Old Saybrook Fire Department Assists with Essex Residential Fire Following Local Alarm Activation
Photo by Old Saybrook Fire DepartmentOld Saybrook firefighters stage equipment while preparing for operations during the mutual aid response in Essex.
Photo by Old Saybrook Fire DepartmentCrews operate on scene at the residential structure fire, working under emergency lighting in snowy conditions.
Photo by Old Saybrook Fire DepartmentFirefighters stand by apparatus after assisting with extinguishment efforts at the Essex structure fire.
The Old Saybrook Fire Department responded to a fire alarm off Ingham Hill Road at 6:06 p.m. on February 3, 2026. Shortly thereafter, crews were dispatched on a mutual aid assignment to the Town of Essex for a reported residential structure fire. Firefighters assisted Essex units with fire suppression and overhaul operations, working under cold nighttime conditions to bring the incident under control. The coordinated effort helped contain the blaze and prevent further damage. All units cleared the scene following completion of suppression activities and returned to service.
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