WINDSOR LOCKS — – The fire that destroyed three empty tobacco barns Monday was set intentionally, the deputy fire marshal said Wednesday.
Investigators have ruled out all causes other than arson in the fire that consumed the barns about 4 p.m. Monday on land off Old Colony Road, said Deputy Fire Marshal John Kupernik.
Investigators are now appealing to the public for help as they seek those responsible.
“We’re looking for any information from people that might have been in the area between 3:30 and 4 o’clock Monday afternoon,” Kupernik said. The fire was reported about 4 p.m.
The barns were on land owned by the O.J. Thrall Co. Although this is the time of the year tobacco barns are full of tobacco that is curing, the three barns that burned were empty, Kupernik said.
source: http://www.courant.com
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