FIRE DANGER IS VERY HIGH: With Northwest winds forecasted to gust up to 30 MPH at times Saturday afternoon, DEEP Forestry is likely to issue an Extreme Fire Danger level for parts of the state. The NWS will also likely issue Red Flag Warnings for parts of Connecticut. Connecticut is near the peak of fall foliage and recent dry weather has dried out ground fuels (leaves, twigs, brush) adding to the risk of brush fires. Any fires that ignite are likely to spread. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest-fire/forest-fire-danger-report for updates.
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If you have received a permit from our Open Burning Official to burn brush on your property, the permit is not valid if the Forest Fire Danger is rated high, very high or extreme and you are burning within 100 feet of grassland or woodland. If you spot a forest fire, remain calm, go to the nearest telephone and dial 911 to report the fire as quickly as possible to your local fire department. Calmly tell the emergency dispatcher when you saw it and where you saw it. Stay on the telephone until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.
As Smokey Bear says "Only you can prevent wildfires!"
As Smokey Bear says "Only you can prevent wildfires!"