10:40am–#Fairfield CT–A homeowner do it yourself project almost cost him his home at 563 Jennings Road. The homeowner was trying to cut open his oil tank with a gas powered saw which ignited the oil inside the tank. The house quickly filled with smoke. The homeowner then ran across the street to the fire department to summon help. Firefighters were obviously quick on the scene and were able to quickly put out the flames keeping the fire confined to the oil tank. The homeowner suffered minor smoke inhalation and refused medical treatment. Firefighters also ventilated the home of the smoke. Firefighters also responded to a fire alarm at Ludlowe High School at the same time.