Massive fire rips through abandoned factory in Shelton
SHELTON (AP) — Officials were investigating the cause of a massive fire that tore through a vacant, three-story factory building along the Housatonic River.
The Star Pin Factory was ablaze when the Shelton Fire Department arrived Saturday evening. Firefighters opted for a defensive strategy because of the age and condition of the 19th century building.
Crews remained on the scene for hours as flames shot from the roof of the brick building.
A nearby condominium complex was evacuated as a precaution.
It was not known if anyone was in the building when the fire started.
The Star Pin company made pins, hair pins, hooks and eyes for clothing until 1977.
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