A Wethersfield firefighter has died and two others were injured when an ATV rolled over at the scene of the Hawthorne Fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin Tuesday evening.
What to Know
- A firefighter died after an ATV rolled over at the scene of the fire on Lamentation Mountain Tuesday evening.
- The fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. Monday
- The fire has engulfed at least 80 to 90 acres, according to Gov. Lamont.
- CT National Guard activated to drop water on the fire from the air.
Firefighters returned Monday morning to fight a large brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin. Fire officials said it could be three to four days before it is contained. Follow below for live updates.
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Firefighter dead after UTV crash at scene of Hawthorne fire in Berlin
By Angela Fortuna
Authorities have released the name of a firefighter who died after a utility task vehicle rolled over at the scene of a massive brush fire on Lamentation Mountain Tuesday evening.
Authorities have released the name of a firefighter who died after a utility task vehicle rolled over at the scene of a massive brush fire on Lamentation Mountain Tuesday evening.
Officials said a Wethersfield firefighter died and three others were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. They have since been released.
A fire UTV rolled over on a trail while working to extinguish a brush fire that has already extended 80 to 90 acres.
A crash involving a fire vehicle was reported at 5:35 p.m. The UTV was operating on the south end of the fire when it rolled over with four firefighters inside, according to officials.
FAA issues flight restriction near Hawthorne Fire in Berlin
Parks closed due to Hawthorne fire in Berlin
A state park and a city park are closed as crews continue their work to put out a massive brush fire in Berlin.
The fire on Lamentation Mountain, which is now being coined the Hawthorne fire, resulted in the closure of Lamentation Mountain State Park and Giuffrida Park in Meriden.
The parks will remain closed until further notice.
Red flag warning issued for fire danger across Connecticut for Wednesday
By Bob Connors
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for fire danger for all of Connecticut on Wednesday.
The warning is in effect from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Winds will pick up on Wednesday, adding to the danger. They are expected to be 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph, according to the NWS.
Dry condition will continue as well, with relative humidity as low as 40%.
Injuries reported in crash involving fire vehicle near Berlin brush fire
Injuries have been reported after a reported crash involving a fire UTV near the brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities said they are responding to the scene.
A Wethersfield fire vehicle was involved. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time.
Berlin’s fire chief says there’s been a UTV accident involving a firefighter from Wethersfield.
— Amanda Pitts (@AmandaPittsTV) October 22, 2024
Crews have been using UTVs to access the rough terrain on the mountain to fight the brush fire.
He confirms there are injuries. @NBCConnecticut pic.twitter.com/XuVHHL0LE4
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Photos: Massive brush fire burns in Berlin
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Some people may be impacted by smoke from Berlin brush fire: DEEP
Smoke from the brush fire on Lamentation Mountain may impact some vulnerable populations, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
DEEP Director of Forestry Christopher Martin suggests those bothered by the smoke keep doors and windows closed while the fire continues to burn.
Smoke from Berlin brush fire affecting nearby communities
Brush fire in Berlin continues to burn
CT National Guard called in to help crews contain massive brush fire in Berlin
Firefighters are back out to battle a brush fire in Berlin that has burned 25 acres since Monday night.
The Connecticut National Guard has been activated to help deal with the fire on Lamentation Mountain in the Berlin-Meriden area, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.
They will use a Chinook helicopter and a Black Hawk helicopter to dump water on the fire.
The head of emergency management for Connecticut said the state has also asked the Maine Forestry Division for air support to help douse the fire from above. The crew from Maine is expected to be in Connecticut by Wednesday morning.
Firefighters are continuing to battle a massive brush fire that started on a mountain in Berlin on Monday evening and has burned 80 to 90 acres. It is expected to take days to contain.
