Structure Fire Keiths Appliances Jewett City

August 11, 2007
Around 1500hrs Quinebaug Valley 911 received a call reporting an outside fire at Keiths Appliances 86 North Main St. Jewett City. Griswold and Jewett City were sent on the alarm as a Jewett City Officer arrived and found a working fire in a 2 1/2 story residential-commercial structure. The balance of the first alarm was dispatched bringing Voluntown, Lisbon, Baltic and the Taftville FAST to the scene, and Plainfield for station coverage. An aggressive interior attack was mounted but the fire had already made its way to the attic. Crews were withdrawn and defensive operations were conducted. The heat and workload were taking a toll with the onscene companies so additional manpower was requested. Laurel Hill, Occum, East Great Plains, and the Plainfield Engine from the cover assignment were sent into the scene. The Griswold Fire Marshall's Office is investigating.