Fire Rips Through Business In London, Fire Officials Say

NEW LONDON, CT — A fire broke out at a storage facility in New London on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to the single-alarm blaze at 10 Walker St. at 1:16 p.m. The building is a single-story structure with 11 storage units.

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Firefighters arrived minutes later and found heavy fire affecting two storage units. The fire was spreading to other storage units as well as the building's attic space.

Crews quickly brought the blaze under control in both the storage units and attic.

The Naval Submarine Base Fire Department and the Groton City Fire Department assisted in fighting the fire. An East Lyme engine company provided station coverage in New London while firefighters dealt with the blaze.

No injuries were reported.

The fire marshal determined that the fire started when a mechanic removed a vehicle's fuel tank. This resulted in gasoline accidentally splashing onto a halogen work light. The gasoline ignited, leading to the blaze, according to fire officials.