Willington Firefighters Contain Blaze With Exposed Propane Tanks
State and local officials are investigating the origin of a Wednesday night fire on River Road that took 37 minutes to control.
By Ethan Cooper ·
Firefighters in Willington, Connecticut, contained a structure fire in 37 minutes on Wednesday night after discovering multiple propane tanks exposed to the flames. The incident occurred in the 700 block of River Road and drew immediate attention from emergency crews due to the volatile fuel sources near the heavy fire conditions.
Dispatchers sent units to the scene at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 28. Upon arrival, crews assessed the situation and initiated a transitional attack. This strategy focuses on containing the fire to prevent it from spreading further while extinguishing the visible flames. Willington fire officials stated that the exposed propane tanks complicated the firefighting efforts.
The fire was brought under control at 10:32 p.m. Crews remained on the scene until approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday. During this period, firefighters conducted overhaul and wet down operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and to prevent re ignition.
The Connecticut State Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the cause of the blaze. They are coordinating this inquiry with the Willington fire marshal. No specific cause has been determined yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
Mutual aid departments responded to assist with the operation. The Willington fire officials noted that the support and coordination from these units helped bring the incident under control. The chief of the Somers Fire Department also arrived on scene and assisted with fireground operations.
