(Christopher Burns photos)
A backhoe burnt up behind a Wampum Hill home today around 2:00 p.m.
Following a report of an explosion in the area, Wilton firefighters arrived on scene to find a burning piece of construction equipment at the rear of a home on Wampum Hill. They were able to control the fire before it was able to affect the home.
Traffic was temporarily blocked on Wampum Hill.