Wildfire smoke from Great Barrington, MA, spreads to Connecticut, prompting health warnings.

A wildfire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, has caused smoke to spread into Connecticut, affecting areas from Southington to New Haven. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection warned that current weather conditions are keeping the smoke close to the ground, and advised those sensitive to smoke to stay indoors with windows closed. The fire occurred during a period of drought, and while rain is forecasted to start Wednesday night, it will not fully break the drought.

November 19, 2024
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