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East Lyme, CT, Deputy Fire Chief on Leave Amid Arson Probe

May 7, 2025

The state police fire and explosives unit is investigating the recent rash of brush fires in East Lyme.

The East Lyme deputy fire chief has been placed on leave amid a state probe into recent fires.

Deputy Fire Chief Erik Quinn, who also serves as the town's deputy fire marshal, has worked for the department for 17 years.

A recent rash of brush fires, deemed 'human-caused,' are now under investigation by the state police fire and explosives unit, WFSB 3 reported.

The town's two independent fire departments were merged to form the East Lyme Fire Service last April.

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