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Candle Suspected In Fire That Destroyed New Canaan Cottage

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- An unattended candle may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a cottage on Michigan Road late Wednesday, March 19, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. 

New Canaan fire officials believe a candle started the blaze that destroyed a local cottage.

New Canaan fire officials believe a candle started the blaze that destroyed a local cottage.

Photo Credit: NewCanaanFire.com

New Canaan fire officials said nobody was in the home at the time of the blaze, and no injuries were reported, the New Canaan Advertiser reported. 

A neighboring tenant on the property saw the glow from the fire and reported it, the Advertiser said. First responders arrived at 8:33 p.m. and had the blaze under control by 9:03 p.m. according the the New Canaan Advertiser. 

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