FDNY sends firefighters to help fight Hawthorne Brush Fire in Berlin, Ct

[nfd2004]

The Hawthorne Brush Fire in Berlin, Ct has now been burning for over one week.
This was the scene of Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighter/Retired Hartford Firefighter Steven Sharkevich's Line of Duty Death.

It has now been reported that the FDNY has sent 50 firefighters to help with this massive brush fire.

In addition, there are members of the National Guard, Numerous Area Mutual Aid Companies, and Helicopters with Water Drops being used to fight this fire.

 

[Capttomo]

I find that hard to believe. So many other interstate wildland firefighting resources available.

 

[Lebby]

I find that hard to believe. So many other interstate wildland firefighting resources available.

Sounds like 15 members of the IMT.

Out-of-state crews to help battle Hawthorne Fire

Right now, the state is tracking about 50 fires and the largest is the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin. Six firefighters have been hurt, including Robert Sharkevich, Sr., who died when a utility vehicle rolled over last week. “I just want to take another moment to recognize the family of Robert...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

 

[nfd2004]

I find that hard to believe. So many other interstate wildland firefighting resources available.

That according to WFSB channel 3 news at 6 am this morning Tuesday 10/29/24

Yes “Captomo” there are several other outside agencies there as well

 

[Capttomo]

I find that hard to believe. So many other interstate wildland firefighting resources available and better equipped

Sounds like 15 members of the IMT.

Out-of-state crews to help battle Hawthorne Fire

Right now, the state is tracking about 50 fires and the largest is the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin. Six firefighters have been hurt, including Robert Sharkevich, Sr., who died when a utility vehicle rolled over last week. “I just want to take another moment to recognize the family of Robert...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

thanks for clarifying that Lebby. IST makes sense.

 

[nfd2004]

Thank you Lebby
The number 50 was my mistake

Actually according to the Channel 3 WFSB News it was reported as 15 from the FDNY as well
But they didn’t say from IMT

 

[Signal73]

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/fdny-helps-fight-berlin-fire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGO56VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfmpfZ8G9dot_SBvuE68e7NM7oh_-ME_FquENpT7DpzlVgCAg2C1Vg8Zpg_aem_5LvKdZcwNw178q9o27c0uQ

 

[nfd2004]

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/fdny-helps-fight-berlin-fire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGO56VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfmpfZ8G9dot_SBvuE68e7NM7oh_-ME_FquENpT7DpzlVgCAg2C1Vg8Zpg_aem_5LvKdZcwNw178q9o27c0uQ

Thank you "Signal 73".
That (TV Channel 8 in Ct) explains exactly who is responding from the FDNY.

 

[truck4]

Wildfire map. Lots of dots in the northeast:

Wildfire smoke map: Track fires and red flag warnings across the US and New York

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information with data that is updated hourly based upon input from several incident and intelligence sources.

data.lohud.com

 

[Darrell]

Wildfire map. Lots of dots in the northeast:

Wildfire smoke map: Track fires and red flag warnings across the US and New York

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information with data that is updated hourly based upon input from several incident and intelligence sources.

data.lohud.com

Including one about 18ish miles north of me. Around Livingston and Hanover Twp.