AVON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE ON QUINNS COURT
February 23, 2026 | Avon, Conn. — Just after 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 8 Quinns Court.
Upon arrival, fire personnel encountered a heavy fire condition in a four-car garage. Crews confirmed the home’s occupants were evacuated and unharmed and took immediate action to extinguish the fire, which extended to the home along the roofline.
“This call came in during the height of the blizzard this morning; extreme snow and wind conditions made fire suppression efforts very challenging,” said Avon Volunteer Fire Department Chief and Town of Avon Fire Marshal/Emergency Manager Bruce Appell. “Our crews worked swiftly to control the situation and ensure the safety of everyone involved. We appreciate the support of our neighboring departments from Farmington, Canton, Simsbury, UConn, Burlington, Plainville, and New Hartford who assisted on scene and provided station coverage and incident response in town, as well as all emergency responders who assisted at the scene.”
The incident was brought under control and crews remained on scene for some time to monitor for hot spots. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation. No other details are available at this time. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
For further information, please contact AVFD Chief Bruce Appell.
About the AVFD
Incorporated in 1943, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects nearly 20,000 people living in the 23 square mile area that makes up the Town of Avon. The Department’s mission is to provide fire suppression and prevention, life safety and rescue support, as well as other community support to the citizens of the Town of Avon. In addition, the Department provides mutual aid support to those surrounding communities that, in time of need, may request such assistance.
Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department prides itself on the selflessness and dedication of its members. The Department operates six companies and 15 pieces of apparatus, including a brush truck, ladder truck, tanker, rescue vehicle, boat, and pumpers. Four stations are located throughout Town – Company 1 on Darling Drive, Company 2 on Secret Lake Road, Company 3 on West Avon Road, and Company 4 on Huckleberry Hill Road. Anyone interested in learning more about the AVFD should call the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) at 677-2644, visit www.AvonVFD.org, connect on Facebook and Instagram at AvonVFD, or stop by the Company 1 firehouse located at 25 Darling Drive any Monday evening after 7:00.
