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Weston Emergency Workers Tackle Brush Fire

Weston firefighters are warning residents to remain extra vigilant as the forest fire danger level remains high for the area.

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First responders from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department found a brush fire involving a wood fence​ in the area of 59 Lords Highwa​y. (Weston Volunteer Fire Department)
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First responders from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department found a brush fire involving a wood fence​ in the area of 59 Lords Highwa​y. (Weston Volunteer Fire Department)
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First responders from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department found a brush fire involving a wood fence​ in the area of 59 Lords Highwa​y. (Weston Volunteer Fire Department)

WESTON, CT — Firefighters extinguished a brush fire before it could spread to multiple nearby residences on Sunday.

The Weston Volunteer Fire Department reported receiving numerous reports of the large fire around 4:17 p.m.

First responders found a brush fire involving a wood fence in the area of 59 Lords Highway. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze before it could cause any damage to nearby homes.

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The WVFD is warning residents to remain extra vigilant as the forest fire danger level remains high for the area.

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