Crime & Safety
Fire Log: Burning Wood Chips, Burst Water Heater
Firefighters also responded to an accident on I-95 North in an otherwise light week.
The following information was provided by the Office of the Fire Marshal:
Monday, Aug. 16
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT/INJURY: Around 3:21 p.m., the Darien Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident/injury on I-95 North.
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Thursday, Aug. 19
BRUSH FIRE: The Darien Fire Department was called to the scene of a burning pile of wood chips outside Whole Foods (150 Ledge Rd.) around 2:20. Fire Marshal Bob Buch said the small blaze was caused by a "carelessly discarded cigarette." The wood chips are right next to a catch basin, Buch added, and someone likely tossed a cigarette without realizing it had missed the mark.
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Saturday, Aug. 21
SERVICE CALL: The Noroton Fire Department responded to a report of a burst water heater at 9 Crane Rd. around 10:10 p.m. Buch said firefighters turned off power to the basement and pumped the water down far enough to eliminate electrical hazards. The water to the unit had been turned off by the homeowner, Buch added.
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