Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire In Monroe Amid High Risk Conditions

MONROE, CT — Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Monroe on Sunday afternoon as officials warn of elevated fire risk conditions across Connecticut.

According to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, crews were called to the area of Bagburn Road around 2 p.m.

Firefighters from Monroe and Stevenson worked to extinguish the fire in a wooded area, officials said.

No additional information about the size or cause of the fire was immediately available.

Officials said current conditions, like dry vegetation, low humidity and occasional gusty wind, have led to a high fire risk across the state and are urging residents to use caution with ignition sources and follow local outdoor burning regulations.