Connecticut
Multi-alarm fire at Connecticut Scrap in Uncasville
UNCASVILLE, CT (WFSB) – Crews responded to the third hearth at Connecticut Scrap that required a minimal of 12 hours on-site.
Whereas the reason for the fireplace continues to be unknown, the scrap steel continued to burn for hours making it troublesome to diffuse.
Oakdale Fireplace Chief Micah Messer stated, ““on common it’s taken us about 12 hours to assault a fireplace like this due to how deep and concerned the fireplace is to the underside of the pile.”
A crane operator continues to drag aside on the middle of the pile to douse it with water.
Firefighters ultimately put out the fireplace, however the water created a variety of smoke.
“It’s a really sluggish and tedious course of,” Messer stated. “You simply bought be certain that trying from the surface you don’t see the fireplace till you truly get within it while you begin pulling it aside you possibly can see some extra spots you’ll want to hit.”
The Division of Power and Environmental Safety arrived on scene and confirmed that the air high quality was secure for neighbors.
Crews near the fireplace have been required to put on a specialised protecting masks.
Though the fireplace was distinguished, firefighters anticipate to undergo 2 million gallons of water as they did the previous two fires.
Roughly 18 tankers from Jap Connecticut have been referred to as in to carry water from a close-by pond and river.
Crews confirmed that there have been no accidents.
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Connecticut
Police investigate deadly shooting in Hartford
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Hartford Monday afternoon.
The shooting happened in the area of Pleasant and Main streets.
The police department said a homicide occurred and they are conducting an investigation.
An NBC Connecticut crew is headed to the scene. We’ll provide updates as they become available.
Connecticut
Rocky Neck State Park remains closed because of fire
Rocky Neck State Park remains closed after fire broke out on a hiking trail on Saturday.
The park and trail system remain closed as crews work to manage the fire, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The park will be closed until further notice.
🔥 Due to fire management operations, Rocky Neck State Park is closed until further notice. This includes the extensive trail system. 🥾https://t.co/hTyqADYHkW@CTStateParks pic.twitter.com/coIHaHCek0
— DEEP (@CTDEEPNews) November 4, 2024
Firefighters are battling several fires across the state amid dry conditions and a statewide emergency burn ban is in effect.
Outdoor grills, fire pits, campfires, kindling and use of flame are not allowed in any state parks, forests or other state-owned public lands. The ban also includes smoking and using lighters outdoors.
The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and parts of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are also closed.
Gov. Ned Lamont on Oct. 25 declared a state of emergency because of fire conditions.
Connecticut
Crews work to contain Hawthorne fire as challenging conditions persist
Authorities say there are potentially more challenges coming up this week and it could be months before the state is really out of the woods when it comes to the fire danger.
“We’re just trying to keep the residents of Connecticut safe,” said Rich Schenk, the fire control officer for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Burn bans are still in place as the state deals with dozens of fires.
A few new ones popped up on Sunday bringing the total to 111 being tracked statewide.
“Without rain, the ground is getting drier. The leaves, it’s like walking on potato chips out there,” Schenk said.
Firefighters are battling a fire in Rocky Neck State Park that has burned about 46 acres.
The park remains closed for public safety.
At the largest blaze in the state – the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin – there is promising news.
“We’re going to transition into more from the mop up phase to more of a patrol phase throughout this week,” said Chief Jonn Massirio, of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.
The fire is now considered 50% contained after scorching 127 acres.
But the coming days could bring warmer temperatures, gustier winds, and more red flag warnings.
“We’re still going to keep our guard up. They’re not gonna, you know, put our heads down. Still got to be vigilant. Across the state. Conditions still persist to be dry,” Massirio said.
Crews from outside the state have been called in to help. They could be here until December or January.
“We’re going to need some kind of weather pattern that changes what we’re in until we get some southern moisture coming up. I want to plan for the worst case scenario so that the state’s prepared and I don’t want to be caught shorthanded,” Schenk said.
At least at the Hawthorne Fire, crews are hopeful the fire containment can be increased this week.
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