Share:
Update
Snookie’s fire causes $150,000 in damage
Accidental blaze shuts down southbound lanes of Route 1
Firefighters work to cut a hole in the roof of Snookie’s Auto Parts to vent out smoke. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
January 15, 2020
A fire Jan. 14 at Snookie’s Automotive and Speed Parts on Route 1 was accidental, causing $150,000 in damage, fire officials say.
Firefighters from Milton and other fire departments which responded to the scene at 2 p.m. found the building engulfed in smoke. Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio said the fire was accidentally started when items placed too close to an inside heater ignited. No one was injured, he said.
Traffic was detoured off southbound Route 1 along back roads to Route 16.
Firefighters work to cut a hole in the roof of Snookie’s Auto Parts to vent out smoke. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Volunteer firefighters from several local companies tackle a fire from the roof of the shop.
Smoke pours from the roof of the shop as firefighters pour water from above.
