Multiple Fires Strike Connecticut, Utah Causing Road Closures, Emergency Responses

Multiple significant fires occurred recently across different U.S. locations, prompting road closures and extensive firefighting efforts. In West Haven, a large brush fire along Derby Avenue led to a full closure of the road, with authorities urging people to avoid the area. In Ogden, Utah, a fire broke out in an abandoned nursing home building near Monroe Boulevard and Ninth Street, resulting in road closures but no injuries, while the cause remains under investigation. East Granby, Connecticut, experienced a lightning-induced fire at an embroidery shop on Hartford Avenue, which caused severe building damage but no injuries; multiple fire departments and the Connecticut Air National Guard responded, and the fire was controlled within about 45 minutes. The East Granby fire followed a severe thunderstorm warning and was linked to a lightning strike that also damaged a nearby tree. Officials in all locations have advised residents to avoid the affected areas while investigations and response efforts continue.