Orange Firefighters Stop Garage Fire on New England Lane
Orange firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a house Tuesday night at 516 New England Lane.
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for a house filled with smoke. First-arriving firefighters began looking for the source of the smoke, suspecting a wood-burning stove. They soon discovered the fire was in an attached garage. The fire was quickly extinguished. Firefighters used fans to remove the smoke from the home.
No injuries were reported at the fire. Members of the Orange Police Department, American Medical Response and the town fire marshal’s office also responded to the alarm. The cause is being investigated by the fire marshal’s office.
About the Orange Volunteer Fire Association
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding, the Orange Volunteer Fire Association provides fire protection to residents and businesses in Orange and, through mutual aid, to surrounding towns. Members receive training in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, homeland security issues and other emergency services.
Operating strictly with revenues from fund-raisers and donations, the Orange Volunteer Fire Department is one of the few remaining all-volunteer incorporated fire departments in Connecticut. Active members are on call to serve the community on a 24-hour/seven-day basis, responding from stations on Orange Center Road and Boston Post Road.
In addition, the fire company offers public education services including lectures, demonstrations, and training. For information about membership, donations or public education, call (203) 891-4703, click on https://www.orangevfd.org/ or find us on Facebook.
