Squirrel Starts Fire, Closes School In West Haven

'Died a hero:' Squirrel blamed for starting fire at West Haven school

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Carrigan Intermediate School is closed Friday after a squirrel started a small fire and shut down power at the school Thursday, according to West Haven Board of Education officials. The school will need a new circuit breaker, which officials plan to have installed over the weekend. They "fully expect" to have classes resume on Monday. Dallas Cowboys draft New Haven native Tyler Booker "This morning, a squirrel ca…

West Haven school will be closed Friday after squirrel causes small fire, officials say

Officials said the fire happened when a squirrel came into contact with a power line, landed on a transformer and caused a small fire.

Squirrel causes power outage that closes school in West Haven

A squirrel caused a power outage that closed a school in West Haven Thursday.

Squirrel Starts Fire, Closes School In West Haven

Squirrel Starts Fire, Closes School In West Haven - West Haven, CT - A school in West Haven will be closed on Friday after a squirrel started a small fire and power outage on Thursday morning.

Salisbury Fire Investigators find Roof Fire Caused by Squirrels

Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 1 Thursday afternoon. Crews arriving at the Cross Creek Drive home found fire on the outside of the roof area. Investigation by the City of Salisbury Fire Marshal found the fire was accidental and caused by squirrels chewing on the wires of a solar panel system on the roof. Damage is estimated at $5000. Officials recommend regular inspection of solar panel systems from the gr…