Propane Truck Accidentally Plunges Into Candlewood Lake

WHO:

[10:00 AM] - WTNH - Emergency crews, including Danbury fire officials and the New Fairfield Fire Department, are responding to the incident.

WHAT:

[10:00 AM] - WTNH - A propane truck accidentally entered Candlewood Lake.

[10:00 AM] - News Times - Excavation of the retaining wall and construction of a stone ramp will be required to remove the truck.

WHERE:

[10:00 AM] - WTNH - The incident occurred in the area of Squantz Boat Launch in New Fairfield, Connecticut.

[10:00 AM] - News Times - The truck went into Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield.

WHEN:

[10:00 AM] - WTNH - The incident was reported on a Thursday.

HOW:

[10:00 AM] - WTNH - The marine unit from Danbury fire officials is responding to the incident.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Emergency crews, including Danbury fire officials and the New Fairfield Fire Department, are currently responding to a propane truck that accidentally entered Candlewood Lake near the Squantz Boat Launch in New Fairfield, Connecticut. To safely remove the truck, excavation of the retaining wall and construction of a stone ramp will be necessary. The marine unit from Danbury fire officials is on the scene to assist with the situation.