Rescue crews were called to several emergencies around the Northwest Corner Thursday, Nov. 6.
Allyndale Road in North Canaan was closed in the morning as fire departments battled flames at a hay barn in the vicinity of Sodom Road. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
On Lower Road, between Route 7 and the quarry in North Canaan, a triaxle dump truck overturned. Troop B reported the vehicle exited the roadway on the right-hand side, struck a wire rope guardrail and a tree, then rolled over down an embankment. The driver, Joseph Baldarelli, 39, was found at fault and issued a citation for failure to maintain lane. Crews worked to pull the truck up onto the road.
At about 9:30 p.m. that night, multiple emergency crews responded to a structure fire at Lime Rock Park. The fire began in the Outfield Kitchen and was contained by firefighters from several area departments. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lakeville Hose Company was first on the scene at Lime Rock Park to respond to a structure fire that began in the Outfield Kitchen Thursday, Nov. 6.Provided
Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo Director Alan Tousignant offers a treat to one of the zoo’s pair of Red Pandas.Leila Hawken
A pair of Emus enjoy some shade in one of the enclosures at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo at The Millbrook School.Leila Hawken
Bronwen Childs, at 13, with Monty.Provided
Veterinary assistant Ehren Melius examines Chloe, a Labrador retriever, at Copake Veterinary Hospital. Melius worked in animal welfare for nearly two decades before joining the practice.L. Tomaino
