Southington Fire Department

05/30/2026

Official Press Release for 450 Old Turnpike Road

05/30/2026

5:00pm Final Incident Update

Chuck & Eddie’s Used Auto Parts
450 Old Turnpike Road

The fire has been extinguished and all fire department units have cleared the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.

The company has retained an environmental consultant to assess and address any potential environmental impacts associated with the incident.

Southington Fire Department would like to thank our mutual aid partners, dispatch personnel, state foam assets, and all agencies that assisted during the response.

05/30/2026

Chuck & Eddie’s Used Auto Parts Fire
📍 450 Old Turnpike Road

10:44 AM Incident Update

The bulk of the fire has been contained at this time. State foam assets from Hartford and New Haven are now on scene and are in the process of being placed into operation to assist with final extinguishment efforts.

Fire crews remain actively engaged in suppression, overhaul, and monitoring operations. Mutual aid resources continue to support the incident and are responding to additional incidents in Southington.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

05/30/2026

Crews operating at 450 Old Turnpike Road for a large fire. Mutual aid is assisting on scene and with covering the town

05/30/2026

Forever with our community.

TFC Aaron Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on I-84 in Southington when he was struck and killed by an impaired driver. TFC Pelletier graduated the CSP Training Academy with the 125th Training Troop in December 2015 and was assigned to Troop H, Hartford. He held a variety of specialized assignments throughout his career, including as a K9 Handler attached to the Emergency Services Unit.

05/28/2026

⭐️ Congratulations to Captain Fusco who started his new role this week and was sworn in today. Best of luck Capt.

05/27/2026

⭐️ Congratulations to Lieutenant Hiriak who started his new role this week and was sworn in today. Best of luck LT.

05/26/2026

⭐️ Please join us in welcoming Firefighter/EMT Nathaniel Foulk has he starts his career with SFD this week. Congratulations and welcome aboard.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a time to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives defending the freedoms we enjoy every day.

The members of the Southington Fire Department extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please take a moment today to remember those who never made it home.

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