Crime & Safety

New Canaan Crews Battle Brush Fire

A power line fell and landed in dry leaves and brush.

NEW CANAAN, CT- Firefighters in New Canaan were able to contain a brush fire off of Canoe Hill Road Tuesday.

A power line broke and fell into dry leaves and brush, according to the New Canaanite.

A neighbor quickly alerted firefighters around 11:39 a.m.

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The fire is being contained until Eversource arrives on scene to cut power to the line. At that point the rest of the fire can be put out.

Read the full New Canaanite story here.

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