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Grove St. fire ruled accidental
PUTNAM — The fire that caused damage to a Grove Street garage Dec. 4 has been determined accidental, according to the Putnam fire Marshal’s Office. The Putnam Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined that the unsafe disposal of smoking materials likely caused the fire in the detached garage of a multi-family property at 182 Grove St.
Through interviews and fire pattern analysis, fire marshals concluded that the fire originated on the second floor of the garage. Witnesses said that before the fire a resident was seen entering and leaving the garage which had been used as a workshop. The resident admits to being a smoker and numerous improperly discarded cigarettes were found in the area of origin.
Fire crews were dispatched at 7:48p.m. after a passerby noticed a column of smoke and flames coming from the 2-story garage. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control and contain the damage to the second floor of the structure. There was no damage to the nearby home or vehicles and no injuries were reported.
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