Firefighters from several Connecticut fire departments have responded to Rhode Island to help fight a major brush fire in Exeter, according to the Connecticut State Fire Administrator.
Departments from Voluntown, Griswold, Plainfield, Lyme, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, and North Stonington have all sent tankers to help battle the fire.
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard are dropping water on the fire from helicopters, according to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee.
The fire is expected to burn as many as 700 acres, the governor said.
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Areas near the fire have been evacuated and a temporary shelter has been opened in West Greenwich, McKee said.
The American Red Cross said they are working with Rhode Island Emergency Management and the town of Exeter to open an evacuation center for residents affected by the brush fire. They're providing water, snacks and support to everyone at the evacuation center.
Additional Red Cross volunteers from New London and Windham counties are on standby to provide support as needed.
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It is not clear how many acres have burned.
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