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The Windsor Locks Fire Department responded to a report of a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main St (RT 159) and the RT 140 Bridge just before 11pm on April 20th. There were several vehicles involved in the accident and firefighters spread absorbent material on the fluids that was spilled. [
Windsor Locks firefighters battled a structure fire on Friday afternoon at 245 South Elm Street. The fire caused extensive damage to the residence. A mutual aid engine company responded to the scene from Warehouse Point in East Windsor and a ladder company from Poquonock in Windsor. No one was injured in the blaze and the fire is under investigation by local and state fire marshals. 
Windsor Locks Firefighters have been training at a building slated to be torn down on Southwest Ave. Included is a 
Firefighters responded at 10:37 on February 23, 2008 to a report of heavy smoke coming from a chimney at 63 Spring Street. Upon arrival firefighters found a fire in the oil burner. The fire was extinguished and a furnace repair company was called to the scene. [
On Monday, February 4th the Somers Fire Department responded to a fully involved car fire. On arrival they found a 2004 Dodge Durango heavily involved in fire. While pulling lines to attack the fire a loud explosion occurred that was not normal for this type of fire. Shortly after extinguishing the fire it was determined that the drive shaft exploded and ripped a 1 foot diameter hole in the floor between the front and rear seats. The gas tank was plastic and melted during the incident. They believe the burning gasoline caused the drive shaft to rupture. All firefighters should be aware of this potential hazard while fighting vehicle fires. [
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