Early Morning Shed Fire Contained on Al Shir Road in Colchester
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFire apparatus and emergency personnel arrive at the Al Shir Road scene as firefighters prepare to combat the early morning blaze on February 28, 2026.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFirefighters advance a hoseline while working through debris from multiple sheds destroyed by the fire.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFlames from fully involved sheds illuminate the night sky as crews begin suppression operations in windy conditions.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentEmergency vehicles line the neighborhood street while crews operate at the fire scene.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFirefighters deploy hoselines and move toward the burning structures during the initial attack.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentCrews conduct overhaul operations amid heavy smoke after bringing the fire under control.
February 28, 2026 — The Colchester Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire at approximately 2:30 a.m. at 396 Al Shir Road after reports of a shed fire. Firefighters arrived to find multiple sheds fully involved, with flames spreading to nearby construction materials and a fence line. Strong wind conditions contributed to the rapid growth of the fire, raising concerns that it could extend to the nearby residence. Crews from the Colchester Fire Department, along with Colchester Rescue Squad, Saint Michael's College Fire and Rescue, and the Colchester Police Department quickly initiated suppression operations. Firefighters worked aggressively to knock down the flames and prevent further spread, ultimately containing and extinguishing the blaze before it reached the home. No injuries were reported. Officials stated that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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