At approximately 7:30pm this evening the Shelton Fire Department was dispatched to 273 Canal Street East, the old Star Pin Company for the report of a building fire. First arriving fire department units found a well involved and well advanced fire in an 114 year old abandoned factory. Due to the age and conditon of the building a defensive strategy was utilized. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night battling the blaze.

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