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Fire Reported At Starbucks In Shelton: Fire Officials
Fire officials said smoke was visible from the front door when crews arrived.
SHELTON, CT — An appliance fire broke out Sunday morning at a Starbucks in Shelton, according to fire officials
In a news release posted to Facebook, fire officials said crews were called to 106 Commerce Drive around 9 a.m. after receiving a report of sparks coming from an appliance there.
According to the company's website, 106 Commerce Drive is the address of a Starbucks coffee shop. Attempts to reach the store by phone Monday morning were unsuccessful.
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When firefighters arrived, smoke was visible from the front door. After entering the building, crews found a small fire in the area of a refrigerator with minor extension to a nearby counter top, according to fire officials.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire within five minutes and conducted overhaul for a short time to ensure no hidden flames were present, fire officials said. No injuries were reported.
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The New Haven Register reports Rob Scinto, the building's owner, said he expects the Starbucks to reopen sometime this week.
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