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Old Saybrook firefighters handle false alarm, mulch fire, car crash and boat rescue in busy day

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August 20, 2025 | CONNECTICUT Courtesy of Old Saybrook Fire Department,
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OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025) — Old Saybrook firefighters faced a flurry of calls Wednesday, responding to four separate incidents across town, officials said.

The day began with a false alarm at a Main Street business, followed by a mulch fire at a Route 1 business. Around 1 p.m., police, fire and EMS were dispatched to a minor crash on Main Street, where one patient was transported to a local facility.

While still operating at the crash, firefighters were redirected to the Causeway bridge, where a boat had become stuck in high winds. Crews used a ladder to assist two people from the vessel and deployed a zodiac boat to manage the rescue.

No serious injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

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Courtesy of Old Saybrook Fire Department

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