‘Smoking Materials’ Blamed for Massive Connecticut Fire
A fire chief in Norwich, Connecticut says the blaze that destroyed a large apartment complex last month was accidental and started when a resident improperly discarded smoking materials.
Chief Kenneth Scandariato said the April 26 fire at the Peachtree complex started when the unspecified “smoking materials” ignited pine needles, foliage and a first-floor deck.
Scandariato did not disclose the resident’s name, but said no charges would be filed.
More than 160 residents were displaced when the fire raced through the 120-unit complex, destroying both buildings. No injuries were reported, but tenants lost most or all of their belongings.
Copyright 2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- Jury Awards $80M to 3 Former Zurich NA Employees for Wrongful Termination
- 4,800 Claims Handled by Unlicensed Adjusters in Florida After Irma, Lawsuit Says
- Work Safety Group Releases List of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Employers
- EVs Head for Junkyard as Mechanic Shortage Inflates Repair Costs
Popular This Month