Crime & Safety
Fire Log: Large Thistle Lane Structure Fire
The Wilton Fire Department receives help from surrounding towns in extinguishing a "well involved" shed on fire.

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010
- 7:47 AM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 5:50 AM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
Monday, Aug. 30
- 8:31 AM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 10:57 AM: Ridgefield Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 9:49 PM: Thunder Lake Road, fire alarm. Accidental activation of the alarm system, no fire or hazards present.
- 10:30 PM: River Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
Tuesday, Aug. 31
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- 9:23 AM: Stonebridge Road, propane leak. Report of a propane leak, upon investigation no readings or source found, good intent.
- 12:25 PM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 11:20 PM: DeForest Road, smoke in the area. Report of the smell of smoke in the area. FD personnel checked area, no smoke found.
Wednesday, Sept. 1
- 12:02 PM: Rivergate Drive, fire alarm. Accidental activation of the alarm system, no fire or hazards present.
- 1:38 PM: Danbury Road, motor vehicle accident. Three-car accident, firefighters checked for injuries, none reported. FD personnel also contained and cleaned up a fluid spill.
Thursday, Sept. 2
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- 7:10 AM: Highfield Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 11:18 AM: Fawn Place, fire alarm. Accidental activation of the alarm system, no fire or hazards present.
- 2:32 PM: Ridgefield Road, motor vehicle accident. Single vehicle accident with roll over. FD personnel provided medical care to one injured party, and checked for hazards.
- 10:27 PM: Washington Post Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
Friday, Sept. 3
- 10:38 AM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 12:00 PM: DeForest Lane, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
Saturday, Sept. 4
- 9:09 AM: River Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 9:28 AM: Whipstick Road, fire alarm. Accidental activation of the alarm system, no fire or hazards present.
- 11:12 AM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 3:32 PM: Thistle Lane, structure fire. Upon arrival, FD personnel found a 10x8 foot shed well involved with fire spreading to near by woodlands. FD personnel extinguished fire with hose lines, and over hauled the area. Mutual aid tanker from Weston was sent to the scene, and Georgetown provided coverage to Wilton Headquarters. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 7:15 PM: Black Alder Lane, fire alarm. Accidental activation of the alarm system, no fire or hazards present.
Sunday, Sept. 5
- 8:00 AM: Ridgefield Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 10:56 AM: Silver Spring Road, electrical problem. Resident reported an arching electrical out let. FD personnel shut of power to outlet, and checked the area for additional hazards. Firefighters advised the resident to contact an electrician.
- 1:18 PM: Old Ridgefield Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
- 3:50 PM: Ridge Road, Weston, mutual aid. Wilton FD requested mutual aid to assist Weston FD, Wilton unit cancelled in route.
- 5:53 PM: Danbury Road, medical emergency. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS and paramedic.
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