HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding residents about the annual spring brush fire season.
The period typically runs from mid-March through mid-May.
The DEEP is out with some tips on how to minimize the likelihood of a fire, saying the majority of wildfires in Connecticut start with human actions, like the improper burning of debris, poor management of campfires, arson, careless discarding of wood ashes, and placing motorized equipment on top of or adjacent to fire fuels.
“As we saw from our historic brush fire season last fall, brush fires are a serious hazard, particularly in a densely populated state like Connecticut,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said.
DEEP's Forest Fire Control Office urges all who enjoy Connecticut's parks, forests and open spaces to use fires with caution and heed the following recommendations, especially during forest fire season:
For Connecticut homeowners and residents, the following best practices are suggested to protect your family members and home:
Local open burning permits are automatically suspended on days when the fire danger level is high. You can get the daily forest fire danger report here.
If you spot a forest fire, the DEEP advises you to remain calm, go to the nearest telephone, and dial 911 to report the fire as quickly as possible to your local fire department. Tell the emergency dispatcher when and where you saw the fire. Take note of anything suspicious.
