A wildland fire in Fair Haven that has been burning for six days off of Scotch Hill Rd. has been contained, according to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. Officials provided the latest update on the blaze on Monday morning. The fire, which originally spanned 10 acres of private property, expanded to nearly 12 acres on Friday, according to officials who spoke with NBC5. The burn triggered a response from the U.S. Forest Service, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (VFPR) and several local fire departments. The burn began on July 20, but the cause remains unclear.
Crews battled the flames through hot, dry and windy conditions in much of the state, according to Megan Davin, Communication and Outreach Special at WFPR. Rainy conditions have been spotty, and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation said that rain had not been enough to alter the behavior of the fire.
The fire was located off the road, and only accessible by ATV. Multiple staging zones were set up and two crews were working the fire line Thursday afternoon. A hazmat team was also on site and flying drones over the fire to record aerial images. Crews thanked all of the partner agencies that helped get the fire under control. Neighbors, business members, and students from Fair Haven High School football team also assisted by delivering food to firefighters.
