Crime & Safety

Car Fire Extinguished On Route 8 In Shelton

Firefighters had the car fire under control within minutes Wednesday morning.

SHELTON, CT — Shelton firefighters doused a car fire on Route 8 Wednesday morning.

The fire happened near exit 12 around 9 a.m., according to the Echo Hose Fire Department. The fire was under control within minutes.

The vehicle was later towed from the scene.

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