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Berlin brush fire grows to 125 acres

StamfordAdvocate · 3h

Berlin brush fire on Lamentation Mountain now estimated at 87 acres; helicopters dropping water

A red flag warning is in effect for all of Connecticut Wednesday as a massive blaze has grown at Lamentation Mountain in Berlin and Meriden.

Stars and Stripes · 6h

Berlin brush fire on Lamentation Mountain grows to 125 acres, National Guard to send in helicopters

BERLIN (Tribune News Service) — A large brush fire burning on Lamentation Mountain that resulted in the death of a firefighter now is believed to cover some 125 acres, as dry, windy conditions threaten to overwhelm a containment area first responders had established, Connecticut officials said Wednesday.

Helicopters to drop water on 125-acre Berlin brush fire

After more than two days of burning, the Berlin brush fire has grown to roughly 125 acres in size, according to officials Wednesday. They plan to drop water on the fire using helicopters Wednesday afternoon.

brush fire, Connecticut

StamfordAdvocate · 12h

7 Connecticut brush fires have ignited this week. Map shows their locations.

Since Saturday, Connecticut has seen seven brush fires, including a massive blaze that resulted in the death of a firefighter in Berlin.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Connecticut firefighter dies in UTV crash while responding to brush fire

A firefighter died in a utility task vehicle crash while responding to a brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut on Tuesday.

WWLP Springfield on MSN · 14h

Connecticut firefighter dies battling brush fire

BERLIN, Conn. (WWLP) – A firefighter from nearby Wethersfield died on Tuesday while battling a brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut. Officials say a utility vehicle rolled over on a steep part of the mountain. Robert Sharkevich, 66, died in the crash. He was a retired Hartford Firefighter.

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‘High fire danger’ alert issued following recent brush fires in New England

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Officials are urging New Englanders to take precautions as dry weather increases the risk of ...

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Brush fire burns 25 to 40 acres of land in Connecticut

BERLIN, Conn. (WWLP) – Firefighters are working to contain a massive brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, ...

NBC Connecticut on MSN2h

Brush fires reported across Connecticut amid red flag warning

Towns across Connecticut are reporting brush fires with a red flag warning in effect across the state on Wednesday. The ...

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Multiple brush fires reported across Massachusetts on Wednesday

Peak brush fire conditions due to the recent low humidity and high temperatures across New England caused several fires on ...

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