Gusty forecast could worsen brush fire conditions in CT
The Berlin fire was just one of 111 brush or wildfires around the state being monitored or mopped up by the Connecticut ...
‘New norm:’ Official warns brush fires will become commonplace as Hawthorne Fire keeps burning
Officials on scene at the Hawthorne Fire provided an update on their work as of noon on Wednesday. Watch in the video above.
Plainfield man charged after fire pit sparks brush fire
A Plainfield man was charged with reckless burning Sunday after police say the fire pit he left unattended sparked a 50-foot ...
Connecticut deals with more than 100 brush fires as historic drought persists: officials
More than 100 brush fires have broken out across Connecticut as state officials warn that the threat of more outdoor blazes ...
Connecticut monitors 126 brush fires as elevated risk may extend into 2025, officials say
There are 126 Connecticut brush fires that are being monitored and five active scenes in Berlin, Bristol, East Lyme, Oxford ...
Red flag warning again issued in CT as brush fire danger high on Friday
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for all of Connecticut on Friday, meaning conditions are conducive to ...
Hawthorne fire is 30% contained; Reignited campfire caused massive brush fire
Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio said the Hawthorne fire was 30% contained on Tuesday. He said two firefighters sustained ...
State officials monitoring 70 to 80 fires across CT, expect Berlin fire to move into ‘mop-up phase’
Rain showers that fell on Tuesday night did little to help with the dry conditions Connecticut has been experiencing.
Rocky Neck expected to remain closed for days while crews fight brush fire
With more than 100 fires burning across Connecticut as of Monday morning, it’s been a challenging past couple of weeks for local and state fire crews.
Connecticut needs 'soaking rain' as continuing brush fires stretch resources thin, officials say
State officials confirmed on Tuesday that there are four remaining active brush fires within Connecticut, but multiple are ...