There was a chimney fire in downtown Bethel last night.  Bethel Fire & EMS responded to Greenwood Avenue and found flames shooting from the chimney opening.  Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the flames but remained on scene for an extensive time as the chimney was severely clogged with creosote. Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company provided mutual aid.  Officials says chimneys should be cleaned and inspected professionally at least once a year to prevent these types of fires. 

In New Fairfield, crews responded to a structure fire on Route 39 yesterday afternoon.  Thick smoke was seen coming from the house as firefighters arrived shortly before 2pm.  Firefighters were on scene for little more than two hours.  Sherman and Danbury provided mutual aid.  Police controlled traffic on Route 39 during the response.