Aircraft incursions near Berlin brush fire caused delays in water drops, officials say
Connecticut officials say incursions by aircraft, drones and hikers have delayed water drops in the area of the Berlin brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.
Residents told to avoid area of Berlin brush fire as helicopters drop water
Officials estimate the Berlin brush fire is around 100 acres in size Thursday afternoon as efforts are actively underway to tackle hot spots. Two helicopters dropped about 30,000 gallons of water on 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.
Fire crews from multiple towns battle large brush fire in Berlin
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large brush fire that started Monday night on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin. The fire is east of Sea Green Drive and Bannon Lane moving northeast at a slow rate of speed,
Berlin brush fire on Lamentation Mountain grows to 125 acres, National Guard to send in helicopters
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,
Crews continue to battle brush fire in Berlin
A brush fire that broke out Monday evening has grown as it continues into Tuesday, according to emergency officials.
Gov. Lamont declares state of emergency as crews continue to battle Berlin brush fire
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a state of emergency due to dry weather conditions and the threat of additional fires.
Officials expect to control Berlin brush fire by end of weekend
Officials said helicopter runs with water buckets plan to resume around 9 a.m. Thursday to fight the massive brush fire on ...
Helicopters drop water on large Berlin brush fire
After more than two days of burning, the Berlin brush fire has grown to roughly 65 acres, according to officials on scene ...
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Fire continues to devour land on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin
The Berlin fire chief said a Wethersfield firefighter died after a UTV crash at the south end of the fire Tuesday.
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Berlin, CT, Brush Fire Where Firefighter Killed Still Burning
Oct. 23—A massive brush fire in Berlin has spread to 125 acres and has resulted in one death and two injuries so far, but ...
Officials honor CT firefighter killed in UTV crash as crews battle brush fire in Berlin
Gov. Ned Lamont directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of a member of the Wethersfield ...
Crews making progress battling Hawthorne fire in Berlin
Residents in the areas of the Hawthorne Wildfire in Meriden & Berlin should be aware of low flying aircrafts assisting with fire response starting at 1:30pm. Loud noises of the aircrafts may be heard.
Veteran firefighter dies in UTV crash during Lamentation Mountain fire in Berlin, CT
Robert Sharkevich Sr. died in an UTV crash while responded to a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Connecticut on Tuesday ...
Friends remember firefighter who died while fighting Berlin brush fire
A close friend of the firefighter who died in a UTV crash while battling a brush fire on Tuesday in Berlin is honoring his ...
Firefighter dead after ATV crash at scene of brush fire in Berlin, Conn.
A firefighter has died after an ATV rolled over at the scene of a massive brush fire on Lamentation Mountain Tuesday evening.
Crews continue battling Hawthorne Fire for a sixth day
Fire officials said hot ash from an abandoned campfire is likely what sparked a massive brush fire that started in Berlin on ...