Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Reported Near Outlet Mall

Merrimack Fire and Rescue teams, mutual aid at the scene of a brush fire.

MERRIMACK, NH - A brush fire has been reported in the area of the Merrimack Premium Outlets mall, according to alerts online. The fire was reported at around 7:40 p.m. on April 15, 2016. At least an acre of land is reportedly on fire.

Merrimack Fire set up on the access road to bring the fire under control. Firefighters reported on Twitter just after 8:30 p.m. that the fire was contained.

"Personnel will be on scene for extensive overhaul," the posted stated.

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A Red Flag fire alert was issued today through the weekend with most fire departments warning residents against outside burning.

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