At approximately 00:50 hours on August 8th, an Essex Police Officer discovered a fire at 21 Essex Way, located behind the Mad Taco restaurant. Essex Fire and Essex Junction Fire were immediately dispatched, along with Essex Rescue, as two Essex Police Officers attempted to control the flames with extinguishers before fire crews arrived.

The fire extended into the building’s eaves, prompting Command to request additional support from Williston Fire’s ladder crew. Thanks to the quick actions of the police officers, the fire was kept from spreading rapidly. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control and worked to ventilate smoke from several businesses within the complex.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available.