Update: Dog Dies in Southbury Fire

Update 12:45 p.m.: The fire has been knocked down. Fire officials confirmed a dog died, according to WFSB.

Update 11:15 a.m.: Southbury fire reported on Twitter that additional tankers were needed because the fire expanded to nearby brush.

Firefighters are responding to a fully-involved fire on Berkshire Road, according to radio dispatches.

Mutual aid has been requested from Sandy Hook and Oxford fire departments.

Check back for updates.

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