Weston firefighters battled brush fire on Old Redding Road, officials say

Weston fire officials said the brush fire on Old Redding Road was spreading rapidly because of wind conditions.

Funding shortfalls, safety concerns bring fewer firefighters in CT: survey. ‘It helps us move on’

Officials said results of the survey validated the challenges of declining volunteerism, fragmented governance and the toll ...
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Winds helped drive Wethersfield brush fire at Goodwin Park, officials say

Wethersfield fire officials said the windy conditions helped spread the fire but crews were able to knock it down.
The Darien Times

No livestock injured in North Canaan barn fire, officials say

The North Canaan Fire Marshal's Office said no livestock were injured in the large barn fire on Allyndale Road Thursday ...
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Red Cross ramps up disaster response in Connecticut after string of deadly home fires across state

The American Red Cross is responding to a rise in house fires across Connecticut by offering more aid and launching ...

CT Senate Republicans questioned over $140K in stipends given to staffers

HARTFORD — A decision by state Senate Republicans to make a total of $140,000 in lump-sum payments to staffers for extra work is prompting Democrats to question the GOP’s commitment to fiscal ...