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Downed Power Lines Spark Brush Fire In Brookfield

First responders found that live power lines had triggered a brush fire at Grays Bridge Road in the area of Sandcut Road in Brookfield.

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First responders from Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company found that live power lines had caused the blaze at Grays Bridge Road in the area of Sandcut Road. (Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company)
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First responders from Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company found that live power lines had caused the blaze at Grays Bridge Road in the area of Sandcut Road. (Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company)
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First responders from Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company found that live power lines had caused the blaze at Grays Bridge Road in the area of Sandcut Road. (Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company)

BROOKFIELD, CT — Firefighters extinguished a brush fire Monday morning.

The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company got the call at 6:15 a.m. First responders found that live power lines had caused the blaze at Grays Bridge Road in the area of Sandcut Road. Once Eversource turned off the power, BVFC crews were able to put it out.

Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours assisting with traffic as repairs were made.

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