Lakefront house under construction in New Fairfield catches fire

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NEW FAIRFIELD — A house under construction on the Candlewood Lake peninsula of Vaughn’s Neck went up in flames Tuesday morning, prompting a multi-town emergency response.

Firefighters from New Fairfield and nearby towns like Brookfield and Sherman were requested to respond to a fully involved structure fire on Old Road shortly after 8 a.m.

Due to the area only being accessible by boat,

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