Gov. Ned Lamont announced a state of emergency due to dry weather conditions and the threat of additional fires.

Officials are again asking people to abide by the temporary flight restriction that's in order near the fire so it doesn't hamper operations.

Fire officials said hot ash from an abandoned campfire is likely what sparked a massive brush fire that started in Berlin on Monday night. Firefighters continue to work around the clock to battle the Hawthorne Fire for a fifth day.