At 1:52 pm on Saturday, 6/20/26 the Norwich Fire Department with Laurel Hill Engine 62, East Great Plain Ladder 5, Engine 52, Occum Engine 42, Mohegan Tribal FAST and American Ambulance were dispatched to Sabby’s Auto, 253 Talman Street Extension for a structure fire.

Engine 2 arrived at 1:57 with fire showing from 2 bays of a single story automotive repair garage. Engine 2 stretched a 2.5” hose line through the center of the building and found two vehicles burning inside. Engine 3 laid in from the hydrant on the corner of Rock Street and Talman Extension to establish the water supply. Engine 1 stretched a second line and went through the A/B corner. Engine 3 then stretched a third line to cut off fire that got up into the loft area.

Truck 1 cut the garage doors and then went to the roof. Ladder 5 performed the primary search and opened up. Engine 62 hit a hydrant on East Main and laid a secondary water supply. Engine 42 threw ladders and assisted Squad A with overhaul.

Battalion 1 had command while Car 10 had safety. Additional support on scene was provided by the Norwich Police Department, Building Official and Public Utilities. The Norwich Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.