ASHFORD, Conn. — Firefighters have responded to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp due to reports of a fire Friday afternoon.
Connecticut State Police said the Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit (FEIU) was requested to come to the scene to help with the local fire marshals. As of the time of this writing, there have been no reports of any injuries.
Fire Marshals say a large portion of the property was destroyed including the Woodshop, the Arts and Crafts, Cooking Zone, and Camp Store Buildings.
The site was founded by legendary actor Paul Newman in 1988 for seriously ill children and their families.
The CEO of the Camp James Canton released a statement on the incident:
We are saddened to share that there was a fire at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp this evening. We are extremely grateful that it appears nobody was injured, but can confirm that our Arts & Crafts, Woodshop, Cooking Zone and Camp Store buildings were all destroyed. We deeply appreciate the quick response of the local fire departments and Connecticut State Police Troop C. Although the cause of the fire is unknown at this time, what is known is that The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a community devoted to hope and healing. We will get through this in the way that we always have and always will – as a family.
The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation.
FOX61 News has a crew on scene gathering details.
This is a developing story.