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:
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- 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.
What you can do
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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.
