Dalton Firefighters Extinguish Zinky's Pub Stove Fire

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Courtesy of Dalton Fire
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton firefighters quickly extinguished a stove fire Thursday morning at 5:18 at Zinky's Pub on Daly Avenue.
 
The department was notified via automatic fire alarm notification and a call in by a citizen passing by while walking their dog. 
 
Fire Chief Jim Peltier said there was moderate smoke in the detached building upon arrival.
 
"Engine 3 arrived on scene with no smoke showing. They made entry into the building. It had a moderate amount of smoke within the structure," he said. 
 
Peltier said there was no one in the building at the time of the fire, but the owners arrived because of the alarm company notification. 
 
It was concluded after an investigation that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning pellet stove.
 
"And through an investigation with multiple companies in ventilating the building, it was found to be coming from a defective or malfunctioning pellet stove," Peltier said.
 
No injuries were reported. Peltier estimated that damages were between $3,000 and $5,000. 
 
The suppression and ventilation took about an hour. 
 
Engine 2 and 3, Truck 1, Squad 1, Car 1, and Ambulance 5 responded.

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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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