A $3 million Connecticut mansion was destroyed by fire after a family attempted to fry a Thanksgiving turkey in the garage.
A tragic incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day when a $3 million mansion in Connecticut was engulfed in flames.
The fire reportedly started in the garage while a family was attempting to fry a turkey.
This unfortunate event has drawn attention and raised awareness about the dangers of frying turkey indoors.
$3M Connecticut mansion catches fire after family tries frying turkey in garage for Thanksgiving
The fire broke out at approximately 3:40 PM on November 28 at a home located on Weston Road.
According to reports, the family was frying a turkey when the garage caught fire.
The flames quickly spread to the main part of the house, leading to a massive blaze that firefighters struggled to control.
The Weston Volunteer Fire Department shared on social media that an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
However, preliminary findings suggest that the attempt to fry the turkey was the main source of the flames.
Firefighters faced numerous challenges while battling the fire.
Upon arrival, they found the garage completely engulfed, which made it difficult to attack the flames effectively.
Chief John Pokorny of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department reported that a significant portion of the house was already on fire when they arrived.
Compounding the situation, a vehicle accidentally drove over a water supply hose, which damaged the line.
This incident temporarily halted the flow of water needed to fight the fire.
Firefighters had to work for 16 long hours to bring the blaze under control, enduring extreme heat and structural collapses within the building.
“When we arrived, the whole garage end of the house was on fire – like a third of the house,” Weston Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Pokorny told the outlet.
“You get pieces of debris and it’s burning underneath and the water from the top just doesn’t get to it.”
The mansion suffered significant damage from the fire.
The fire caused extensive damage, making the luxurious mansion, spanning 10,000 square feet, uninhabitable.
Photographs show the home reduced to rubble, with few walls standing amidst the charred debris.
The fire not only destroyed the garage but also extended through broken windows, affecting large areas of the house.
No one was injured during the incident, as all 25 guests present for the holiday managed to escape safely.
This fortunate outcome is a relief, given the severity of the fire.
The community offered support following the tragedy.
Local officials have expressed gratitude for the quick response of the firefighters and emergency services.
Weston First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor praised both Weston firefighters and mutual aid departments for combating the fire.
In her statement, she thanked various organizations, including the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, for their support during this challenging time.
She emphasized the importance of community collaboration in the face of such disasters.
“I would like to thank all the Weston volunteer firefighters, Weston volunteer EMS, WPD, as well as the mutual aid fire departments from Westport, Easton, Wilton, Ridgefield, Georgetown, Redding, and West Redding, who battled the house fire during Thanksgiving.”
“Special thanks to the Weston Public Work, American Red Cross, Salvation Army of Danbury, Aquarion, Eversource, and Soco Gas for their assistance.
Thank you for your Service and I am grateful everyone is safe,” she added.