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Update 10/28: Forest Fire Update: The fire is about 95% out. There are still several hotspots and there will be a crew working on it again today. Please be cautious of emergency vehicles in the area of Shetucket Tpk and Beach Pond Road
Posted 10/27/24 @8:15 AM
Yesterday was a scary day for many residents in town. We had reports of smoke in multiple areas, but no site of flames. Thanks to the quick response and the use of drone technology and helicopter search, the Voluntown Fire Department and assisting state and local departments were able to locate a single fire in the woods between Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road.
Thankfully there was a helicopter from Maine in Conecticut with a Bambi Bucket that was able to respond quickly and scoop up water from Beach Pond to dump on the fire.
The fire was controlled and contained to 6 acres of mostly private property.