The Botsford Fire Rescue responded to a reported chimney fire in its first-due area on April 8 at 8:55 p.m. Additionally, the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Newtown Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 offered mutual help.

According to officials, the fire stayed inside the chimney and did not spread inside the house. In order to guarantee that the fire was completely put out and the building remained secure, crews worked on the site.