Quick-Thinking Neighbor Saves Classic Chevy From Fire In Bethel

BETHEL, Conn. — A classic Chevy was saved from burning up thanks to a quick-thinking Bethel neighbor with a fire extinguisher on Monday afternoon, according to the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department responds to a fire in Bethel on Monday. The car was saved!
Photo Credit: *Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department*

The kids checked out the fire truck from the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department — the firefighters checked out the classic Chevrolet.
Photo Credit: *Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department via Facebook*

Karen Tensa

05/02/2017 1:30 a.m.

The Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department responded at 4:20 p.m. Monday to Westview Drive on a report of an already extinguished care fire in a garage, according to a Facebook post.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoky conditions inside the garage with no visible fire.

The vehicle — a white Chevy with fins — was pushed out of the garage and the smoke was removed.

"Crisis was averted," firefighters said in a post. " We also were able to take the opportunity to show the neighborhood children the fire truck!"

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