Fire pit sparks brush fire in Hooksett
Hooksett Fire responded to Smyth Road for a report that items being burned in a fire pit had started a brush fire.
HOOKSETT, NH – Hooksett Fire responded to Smyth Road for a report that items being burned in a fire pit had started a brush fire.
On arrival Hooksett Fire reported fire spreading into the wood line from the backyard of the house. Additional apparatus was requested, as well as mutual aid from Manchester and Candia fire departments.
Firefighters used water from the engines, and tankers and did not require any other water supply to be set up.
Despite high winds and dry conditions, the fire was held to less than an acre on the property where it started, and an adjacent property.
After an extended time crews working to overhaul the area of the fire brought under control.
Hooksett Police assisted with traffic in the area, however the road did not need to be closed.
Hooksett Fire recently announced on social media that “burns will be shut off until Sunday morning due to the dry ground cover and high winds. Seasonal permit holders should not be burning during this time either. We ask EVERYONE in the general public to be very conscientious about disposal of smoking materials or ash during this high risk time.”
Several communities have had large brush fires in New Hampshire, everyone should be reminded of the dangerous conditions.
