Fire Damages Pootatuck Clubhouse

Firefighters responded to a call just after 2 pm February 5 for a blaze at the Pootatuck Fish and Game Club’s compact clubhouse on Mile Hill Road.

Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Chief Bill Halstead said an electrical short circuit caused the accidental fire.

Sandy Hook, Newtown Hook and Ladder, and Hawleyville firefighters responded to the blaze. About 30 firefighters went to the fire. Sandy Hook Fire Captain Scott Lee was the incident commander. There were no injuries.

Chief Halstead estimated damage to the old building at approximately $28,000. The blaze started in an exterior wall of the two-story structure, he said.

 It is unclear whether the building will need to be demolished, he said. The building inspector and an insurance firm will check the damage, according to Chief Halstead.