On Friday afternoon, Monroe volunteer firefighters responded to a garage fire on Pastors Walk.  Heavy smoke and fire were encountered in the attached garage and storage area.  The fire was knocked down shortly after arrival and largely held to the garage. 

5 engines and a ladder truck responded and operated for about two hours. No injuries were sustained and the Fire Marshal is investigating the cause. Trumbull and Shelton provided station coverage and Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service and Police assisted on scene.

Southbury Fire was dispatched to a report of a chimney fire this weekend. When fire personnel appeared on scene, there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the chimney as well as a smoke condition in the home.  The blaze was contained to the chimney and firefighters were able to put it out using a dry chem extinguisher.