Tolland Fire Department To Residents: No Burning

TOLLAND, CT — Those planning yard work or enjoying a fire pit in Tolland over the next couple of days should beware.

No burning, said the Tolland Fire Department.

"The fire danger for Tolland and the entire state is again high. This will most likely remain until we get some rain," fire officials said. "Please, no open burning and be careful not to produce any sparks outside."

Those still using wood stoves at night are being asked to dispose of wood ashes in a metal bucket and soak the ashes with water before dumping them outside.

"If you see a fire, call 911 immediately," fire officials said.

North central Connecticut is on edge this week after a big brush fire broke out this week off Interstate 84 in Manchester, not far from the Vernon line. The fire encompassed several acres, spread over a hill and came to within 15 feet of an adjacent neighborhood.

It took six Manchester companies and a crew from both Vernon and Tolland an hour-and-half to put it out.