Improperly Disposed Cigarette Sparks Multi-Acre Brush Fire
Pomfret, CT — An improperly disposed cigarette during high fire danger sparked a large field fire on Covell Rd Easter Sunday. At approximately 2:45 PM on Sunday, April 20th, 2025,…
Rock Climber Seriously Injured at Ross’ Cliffs
Killingly, CT – A man was airlifted after he fell during a climb on Ross’ Cliffs within Old Furnace State Park Sunday evening. Firefighters had to use technical rescue skills…
Patrolling Trooper Spots Brush Fire on Red Flag Day
Pomfret, CT – A patrolling Trooper spotted a brush fire in the Mashamoquet Brook State Park Friday morning allowing fire crews to quickly stop it’s spread. At approximately 10 AM…
Quiet Corner Firefighters Battle Numerous Brush Fires As State of Emergency Is Declared
Thompson, CT – Over the past two weeks Thompson firefighters have responded to multiple brush fires as the state faces critical fire weather conditions. There doesn’t appear to be an…
Responders Use GIS/GPS Technology To Find Missing Hiker
Thompson, CT – Responders were able to successfully locate a missing hiker who veered off the tri-state marker trail Thursday evening. At approximately 3:51 PM on Thursday, August 8th, 2024…
Area Departments Receive DEEP VFA Forestry Grants
Quinebaug Valley, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants. 46 departments were awarded the…