The Pantry in Fairfield plans to reopen by the end of the week

The fire started Monday afternoon when crews working on pavement in a parking lot outside the building accidentally lit the building on fire with a blowtorch.

Mark Sudol and Emily Knapton

Sep 19, 2024, 11:19 AM

Updated 8 hr ago

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The Pantry in Fairfield is recovering from a fire. The owners tell News 12 Connecticut's Mark Sudol that the fire started Monday afternoon when crews working on pavement in a parking lot outside the building accidentally lit the building on fire with a blowtorch. The store is hoping to reopen Friday and is waiting to hear from insurance companies on the damages. The store wants to thank the community for all their support.