Brush Fire Destroys Kent, CT, Engine Tank

A Kent, CT, Fire Department engine tank was recently destroyed in an 8+ acre brush fire off Kent Road (Route 7) after the truck malfunctioned and the fire changed its course. The engine tank, Kent 50, was the department’s first due piece on all calls.

Media reports:

News Times: Brush fire destroys Kent fire truck (31 MAR 11)

Republican-American: Pumper truck catches fire in Kent (31 MAR 11)

Republican-American: Kent's neighbors aid department after loss of truck (1 APR 11)

Background information:

Kent Volunteer Fire Department

Town of Kent

Wikiedia: Kent, Connecticut