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Aftermath
This is Baker's Auto Jan. 17, following the fire that began around 11 p.m. Jan. 16. Linda Lemmon photo.
PUTNAM --- A dozen fire departments plus came together to fight the fire at Baker's Auto on Rt. 44 in East Putnam last week.
The fire was called in about 11 p.m. Jan. 16 and began in the back section of the building --- where waste oil, gasoline and fuel are stored.
The fire is being investigated by the Putnam Fire Marshals office. Putnam Fire Marshal Norm Perron told news crews that the investigation is underway, but accidental is a possibility.
The East Putnam Fire Department, which sent its 79 department members, thanked the following departments and organizations: Station 60-Williamsville, Station 62-Attawaugan, Station 63-Dayville, Station 64-East Killingly, Station 75-Muddy Brook, Station 76-Woodstock, Station 78-Putnam, Station 81-Community, Station 83-Quinebaug, Station 84-Thompson Hill, West Glocester, R.I., Webster, and Putnam EMS.
The East Putnam Fire Department also thanked: Putnam Fire Marshals office, Putnam Building Official, Putnam DPW, CT State Police, CT DEEP, CT DOT, Providence Canteen and Eversource.
Firefighters began with the stand pipe in the pond just off Mary Crest Road and then laid 5-inch fire hoses from the hydrants up near Wendy's about three-quarters of a mile away.
One East Putnam firefighter was sent to Day Kimball with minor injuries.