An estimated $25,000 in damages was done to a garage in Darien on Tuesday when an unattended torpedo heater apparently ignited a blaze.
The heater was being used to warm up some machinery, according to a report by Deputy Dana Richardson.
The fire occurred at 1210 Herkimer Road, Darien, and was called in by homeowner Lawrence Stabell at 9:51 a.m.
No injuries were reported in the blaze. The garage, which was destroyed, was not attached to the house.
Darien Fire responded with mutual aid from Alexander and Bennington fire departments.
