Patrolling Trooper Spots Brush Fire on Red Flag Day
Pomfret, CT – A patrolling Trooper spotted a brush fire in the Mashamoquet Brook State Park Friday morning allowing fire crews to quickly stop it’s spread. At approximately 10 AM…
Quiet Corner Firefighters Battle Numerous Brush Fires As State of Emergency Is Declared
Thompson, CT – Over the past two weeks Thompson firefighters have responded to multiple brush fires as the state faces critical fire weather conditions. There doesn’t appear to be an…
Manure Truck Rolls Over in Pomfret
Pomfret, CT – One person was injured when a tri-axle manure tanker rolled over Tuesday evening At approximately 6:10 PM on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, the Pomfret Fire Department was…
(Updated) Two Found Dead in Voluntown Following “I’m Sorry” 911 Call
Voluntown, CT – A man and woman were found dead when troopers responded to a brief 911 call, originating from Hell Hollow Rd, where a woman stated “I’m sorry” and…
Cause of Thompson Auto Care Fire Determined
Thompson, CT – The fire that tore through Thompson Auto Care, a long-standing business in town, has been ruled as accidental by the Thompson Fire Marshal’s Office. At 6:39 p.m.…
Long-Standing Thompson Auto Shop Destroyed by Fire
Thompson, CT – Thompson Auto Care, a center point of Thompson’s small business landscape was destroyed when a vehicle fire within the garage extended to the rest of the building.…
Area Departments Receive DEEP VFA Forestry Grants
Quinebaug Valley, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants. 46 departments were awarded the…