As CT brush fires become more prevalent, proposed law aims to increase fines, improve preparedness
A proposed bill aims to address the rise in Connecticut brush fires by increasing fines and improving preparedness.
Deadly brush fire in Beaver County renews warnings from first responders not to burn in dry conditions
The dangerously dry weather turned deadly on Thursday afternoon when a Beaver County man was killed by a brush fire in his ...
Fayette County fire department fighting brush fires nonstop for days
"Open flames are our worst enemy right now," said Adah Volunteer Fire Department Chief LC Otto. Otto said his department has ...
Long Island brush fires: How homeowners near Sunrise Highway were impacted
East End brush fires shocked some residents and evoked memories of those who lived through the Sunrise Fire of 1995.
Connecticut brush fire risk high Tuesday as dry and windy conditions persist
The Connecticut brush fire risk will remain elevated Tuesday as dry and breezy conditions will persist, the weather service ...
Fire crews contain 2-alarm brush fire in East Sandwich
A brush fire destroyed about two acres of wooded land in East Sandwich on Tuesday afternoon, drawing help from fire crews from upper Cape Cod, fire officials said. President Trump says the increase of ...
West Springfield fire chief urges caution after brush fire
Firefighters arrived at 1290 Riverdale Street and found a 100-foot by 30-foot area of brush burning along a chain-link fence.
Ripley Fire Department receives new brush truck, maintains Class 6 fire rating
The Ripley Fire Department recently invited the City of Ripley Mayor and Board of Aldermen to see the newly purchased brush ...
Westhampton brush fires offer a lesson for the future of Long Island
Due to the efforts of hundreds of first responders from across Long Island, and the rapid response of state officials, the ...
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high ...
Attempt to make s’mores blamed for wind-driven brush fires that swept across area of Long Island
Police in New York say multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were ...
Long Island brush fires accidentally sparked by people making s'mores, officials say
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk ...