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New Canaan Animal Shelter Offline After Fire on Friday

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New Canaan’s animal shelter is out-of-use following a fire last week, officials say. Located at the Transfer Station, the shelter building had no animals in it at the time of the fire, according to Officer Sean Godejohn, head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section. The fire was reported at 12:40 p.m. on Feb. 20. “As of right now the shelter is not being used until the smoke damage is cleaned,” Godejohn told NewCanaanite.com.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Grilling Safety

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Outdoor grilling remains one of the most popular ways to cook food. A grill placed close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Over 10,000 home fires are started by grills on a yearly average. 64% of all U.S. households own at least one outdoor bbq, grill or smoker. 

Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. 
Never leave your grill unattended. 
Grills should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. 
Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. 
Clean your grill by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. 
Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. 

Charcoal Grills 

There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. 
If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Make Your Thanksgiving Dinner Safer

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[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.]
From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, follow these turkey tips from the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s office. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe. Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. So there’s no better time to focus on safety.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Fireworks Safety

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With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. Before your family celebrates this year, the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s Office wishes to make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. Only sparklers and “shower” type fireworks are legal to sell and use in Connecticut. No aerial or exploding type fireworks are permitted to be sold or used in the state. (Go to the Family Fourth – you will see a tremendous professional show!)
Only persons 16 years and older may use the above fireworks.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal on ‘Grilling Safety’

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Outdoor grilling remains one of the most popular ways to cook food. A grill placed close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Over 10,000 home fires are started by grills on a yearly average. 64% of all US households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.