WESTON, Conn (PIX11) — A home in Weston, Connecticut, was destroyed due to a turkey frying mishap, according to officials.
The fire was reported at 3:42 p.m. on Nov. 28.
A garage fire rapidly spread into the residence, officials say. Crews from the Westport, Wilton, Redding, West Redding, Georgetown, and Easton Fire Departments responded. The Ridgefield Fire Department provided town coverage during the incident.
Crews battled the fire for over 16 hours.
A preliminary investigation revealed the fire started in the garage and was caused by residents frying a turkey. No injuries were reported.
“I would like to thank all the Weston volunteer firefighters, Weston volunteer EMS, WPD, as well as the mutual aid fire departments from Westport, Easton, Wilton, Ridgefield, Georgetown, Redding, and West Redding, who battled the house fire during Thanksgiving,” said Weston First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor. “Special thanks to the Weston Public Work, American Red Cross, Salvation Army of Danbury, Aquarion, Eversource, and Soco Gas for their assistance. Thank you for your Service and I am grateful everyone is safe.”
