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Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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02/25/2021

DEEP, State and Local Partners, Respond to Waterbury Scrapyard Fire

Environmental Impact Mitigation and Monitoring Measures Enacted

 

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Emergency Response Unit responded this morning to a scrapyard fire at 225 East Aurora St. in Waterbury, along with the Connecticut National Guard Civil Support Team and local fire personnel.

The cause of the fire is petroleum-based, and petroleum has impacted the Naugatuck River. Booms are being deployed by DEEP personnel to contain run-off. We are directing the property owner to hire a contractor to run samples of the impacted water for volatile organic compounds, semi volatile organic compounds, and metals.

DEEP is also providing drone support for aerial visibility, and has enlisted the assistance of the Connecticut National Guard’s Mobile Lab for onsite air monitoring assistance/lab analysis. Wireless monitoring is being performed to check for toxic compounds.

 

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