Fire Causes $250,000 in Damage to Auto Shop

A smoky fire Tuesday morning caused $250,000 damage to an east side auto detail shop, the Madison Fire Department reported.

The fire was reported at 10:25 a.m. in a multi-tenant commercial building at 4914 Pflaum Road, according to a Fire Department news release.

One of the tenants in the building is American Auto Detail LLC.

The initial report to the fire department was that a car was on fire inside the building.

"The first units to arrive confirmed everyone was out of the building and there was heavy black smoke inside the auto detail shop," said spokesman Eric Dahl in the release.

Firefighters used a saw to cut a hole in the overhead garage door, allowing access to the inside, and also cut a hole in the roof to release heat and smoke from the building.

"The fire spread to a large amount of tires that were stored above an office area in the building," Dahl said. "Firefighters had to pull the tires off of the office and remove them from the building to complete extinguishing the fire."

Damage was mostly confined to the unit where the fire started. The other units had to close because electrical service had been cut off during the fire.

"Paramedics checked out two people at the scene but nobody had to be transported to a hospital," Dahl said.

Pflaum Road was shut down between Daniels Street and Mustang Way because hose lines were crossing the road.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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2/8/12 Lindenhurst Weather Forecast

Late Afternoon: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind between 7 and 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind between 7 and 9 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind between 7 and 15 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 5am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

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Pipe Bursts Flood Homes and Businesses in Worcester

A NUMBER of homes and businesses were flooded over the weekend after their pipes burst as a result of the freezing weather.

On Saturday night, firefighters in Evesham were called to isolate water supplies after large volumes of water began to enter a shop in the town from the flat above it.

Meanwhile, Stourport firefighters were called to reports of flooding at industrial premises on Sunday evening. Crews in Bromyard, Hereford and Kidderminster were also called out during the weekend to deal with flooded properties.

A similar pattern occurred across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last winter.

Firefighters are encouraging people across the two counties to check that pipes and tanks are suitably insulated to prevent them from bursting in sub-zero conditions. Grant Wills, community safety manager at Here-ford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, said: “A few simple precautions could save a significant amount of time, money and effort.

“Flooding incidents can be very disruptive and costly for homes and businesses and we are keen to encourage everyone to do what they can to prevent pipes freezing and bursting.”

He recommended that pipes are insulated and that people know what to do should a pipe burst. This includes identifying where the stop tap is located and knowing how to safely turn off both water and electrical supplies in an emergency.

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Homes Evacuated After Burst Pipe Floods Homes

About 100 homes were evacuated after water began gushing from a drain in East Bridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers.

Flood waters reached about 30in (72cm) before engineers located and repaired a ruptured pipe.

Residents in East Bridge Road had called police at 06:30 GMT to report that water was gushing from a drain.

A reception area was set up for people who had been forced out of homes but they will be allowed back when the flood waters have receded.

"Most residents were initially asked to move upstairs where it was safe to do so," a police spokesman said.

"A total of 13 people were immediately evacuated and were assisted from their homes by members of the Essex Police marine unit and other officers.

"Fifty homes were flooded but there were no casualties. A number of police officers are still at the scene helping residents with mopping up operations now the water has been turned off."

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Mid-Day Fire Damages Home

A noontime fire caused serious damage to a residence at 421 West St on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The fire, which started in a utility room, rapidly spread to the carport ceiling and spread into the attic area. Swainsboro firefighters rapidly knocked down the heavy fire, then opened a vent through the roof to stop the spread of fire through the attic. It was determined that the fire began from combustible materials that were stored too close to the gas water heater. Emanuel EMS and Swainsboro Police assisted at the scene. The Red Cross assisted the residents, as the building is uninhabitable at this time.

According to the Consumers Product Safety Commission, fires involving gas water heaters result in numerous structure fires. These fires result in about 316 injuries and 17 deaths per year.

Fire Chief Mike Strobridge reminds residents that there is always an open flame under all gas water heaters. To stay safe DO NOT store any combustible materials, paper materials, or use flammable liquids, paints, or solvents close to a gas water heater. Also follow these rules for any gas fired heaters in homes and/or workshops.

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2/7/12 Lindenhurst Weather Forecast

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind between 7 and 9 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming northwest between 4 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind between 6 and 13 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Friday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy and breezy, with a low around 22.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

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Burst Pipe Shuts Down Primary School for Day

Children at Pewsey Primary School were given the day off today after a burst pipe left quite a lot of the school flooded.

Parents learned on local radio this morning that the school was closed for the day because of the damage caused by a burst pipe in the boy's toilets.

A member of staff told the Gazette: "We have had to close because of a burst pipe in the boy's loos and the headteacher Nicola Gilbert says there has been quite a lot of damage.

"At the moment we do not know how long we will be closed and we have plumbers here at the moment fixing the burst pipe."

The spokeswoman added: "We hope to know later today if we can re-open tomorrow."

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