Here's a list of brush fires that crews are responding to in Connecticut

Crews are working around the clock to contain and extinguish several brush fires reported across the state.

Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency due to critical fire weather conditions.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says a statewide burn ban is in effect in Connecticut. That means there is no burning in any state parks, forests or other state-owned public lands. The ban prohibits the use of outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires and the kindling and use of flame. It also includes smoking and using lighters outdoors.

Here's a list of brush fires that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is aware of:

• The Hawthorne Fire, on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin: Estimated at 120 acres. Crews working to manage fire
• Ayers Mountain, Franklin: fire has been contained and is being monitored.
• Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown: crews searching for exact location of large fire
• Shetucket Turnpike and Wylie School Road in Voluntown: bulk of fire is contained to approximately 6 acres, multiple crews working to keep fire contained
• Glenwood Road in Clinton: brush fire knocked down
• Cobble Rd and Rt 63, Canaan estimated at 2.8 acres, managed, hot spots reduced.
• 183 Reservoir Rd, Vernon (Tankerhoosen WMA), estimated at 9 acres, still active, DEEP monitoring active hot spots and performing perimeter maintenance.
• Weston Saugatuck Reservoir Island, estimated at 0.8 acres, contained, active.
• East Lyme, Rocky Neck State Park, half acre, contained.

DEEP said they are monitoring several other fires that are currently being handled by local resources: Meriden Mountain, Burlington, East Granby, Tolland, East Thompson and Easton.

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Fire officials ask that you refrain from outdoor activities that could spark a fire.

Residents should also keep all flammable objects away from fires, and scrape away leaves, twigs and grass within a 10-foot diameter circle from the fire.

You should also always have firefighting tools nearby and handy.

For more tips on how to stay safe and prevent a fire from spreading, click here.