House Damaged In Accidental Fire

On October 14, 1982 at 5:47 a.m. firefighters were alerted to a house fire on U.S. 11 three miles south of Stoughstown. A fire caused by a faulty flue caused $4,000 damage to a 2-½-story frame occupied dwelling. The blaze started in a first floor wall around the chimney and extended to a second floor bedroom. Firefighters had the fire under control in 20 minutes and remained on the scene until after 7:00 a.m. The Vigilant Hose Company assisted at the scene.