Crime & Safety
UPDATED: Brush Fire Reported on Route 101
Fire and rescue teams were sent to the westbound side of the highway in Exeter; traffic is now cleared from the area.
Fire and rescue teams were sent to the westbound side of Route 101 near Exit 11 for a report of a brush fire in Exeter, according to reports on Twitter and Facebook.
The fire was reported at around 12:30 p.m. Exeter teams were sent to extinguish a 30 by 200 foot area that was burning. An engine and tanker with manpower were requested. Stratham Fire was sent to Exeter to cover for the team, according to reports.
Photo courtesy of Jon Richardson on Twitter.
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