A massive brush fire broke out on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin on Monday evening, prompting a response from firefighters. The fire has already burned 25 acres and is expected to reach 40 acres by morning due to burn back operations. Crews are working to contain the fire and have established a no-fly restriction in the area. Although no evacuations are currently necessary, residents are urged to avoid the Berlin Turnpike in the vicinity of the fire. Firefighters are planning to continue monitoring the situation overnight and resume efforts to extinguish the blaze at daylight on Tuesday. While homes are not currently believed to be in danger, the dry weather forecasted for the week may result in an increased brush fire danger. Multiple fire agencies are assisting in controlling the fire, and it may take several days to fully put it out. Further details regarding the situation have not yet been released.
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Crews battle to control huge brush fire at Lamentation Mountain in Berlin – NBC Connecticut
