Homeowner Drives Car Through Home In Orange, Officials Say

ORANGE, CT — It was a busy Thursday for the Orange Volunteer Fire Department, including a call where a homeowner accidentally drove a vehicle through a wall in their home, officials said.

At 7:15 a.m., members responded alongside the Orange Police Department and AMR to a two-car motor vehicle accident on the Boston Post Road, east of Bull Hill Lane that required extrication.

Later, at 2:20 p.m., crews responded to a residence on Oakwood Road after a homeowner accidentally drove a vehicle through the rear wall of the home, fire officials said.

Due to structural concerns, the home was deemed unstable, officials said. (You can view photos here).

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department requested assistance from the Derby Volunteer Fire Department Special Operations Unit, whose members responded to shore up the structure and make it safe for occupancy over the holiday weekend.

"We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Derby Volunteer Fire Department for their prompt response, expertise, and partnership. Incidents like these demonstrate the value of mutual aid and the strong relationships between neighboring departments. We also thank the Orange Police Department, AMR, and all responding personnel for their teamwork and professionalism throughout today’s incidents. Please stay safe and have a happy Independence Day weekend!" the fire department posted.