Church Sign Catches Fire After Car Accident in Hamden

The Saint Joan of Arc church sign was damaged by a small fire from a car accident, according to police.

Officer Lloyd Barrett responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Todd Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

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Upon arrival at the accident scene, Officer Barrett reported that a Hamden Fire Department supervisor advised him that a small fire caused damage to a Saint Joan of Arc sign, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Fire Department personnel determined that the fire was caused by an electrical issue. The fire was quickly extinguished.

No further information was immediately available.