As the Dean family watched firefighters from more than 10 communities battle the fire that was consuming their more than 16,000 square foot factory in Bolton, Connecticut, it would soon become apparent that it was a total loss.
But they were safe. The Dean family and their approximately 40 workers, even Oakley Dean, their dog and official greeter at Dean Cabinetry, were safely accounted for.
Within hours of the January 2025 fire, the office team had set up shop. They were on their way back. And now they are.
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