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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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08/12/2021

MEDIA AVAILABILITY - Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew Members Returning from Western Deployment

(HARTFORD)—Five members ofthe Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew who have been deployed in western states fighting wildfires are returning from deployment to DEEP’s Eastern District Headquarters this evening, around 5:30 p.m.

 

Members of the media are welcome to attend, and members of the group will be available for interviews.  

 

So far this year, Connecticut has mobilized more than 30 people and other resources to fight wildfires in Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, and Washington state. Of the five members returning this evening, four members served as an Engine Crew that began its deployment in Minnesota, and ended in Washington. One of the returning members worked in an overhead management capacity on different fire complexes in Idaho during his deployment.  

 

Who: Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew members  

 

What: Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew members return from western wildfire deployment 

 

Where: DEEP Eastern District Headquarters, 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough, CT  

 

When: Thursday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. 

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