Crime & Safety
East Lyme House Fire Caused By Lawn Tractor Fire Officials Say
The tractor was parked behind the Ground Circle house.

EAST LYME, CT – Fire officials have determined a lawn tractor to be the cause of a Monday afternoon house fire, The Day reported.
The tractor was parked behind the Ground Circle house, and caused heavy smoke and flames on the outside of the house, according to The Day. Firefighters were called to the house fire close to 5:50 p.m.
The homeowner was home at the time of the fire, The Day reported. The fire was put out close to 6:20 p.m. with no reported injuries.
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