Orange firefighters tackle brushfire

ORANGE, Conn. - Nov. 1, 2024 - PRLog -- Orange firefighters today extinguished a brush fire that burned through the wooded backyards of a neighborhood and the work area of a small farm.

Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas said firefighters were dispatched to the area of 819 Dogburn Road just before 4 p.m. He said the fire charred about 1.25 acres. Flames moved through the farm's work area, destroying an outbuilding, supplies and equipment.

"Although the area was small, the fire burned through piles of building material, logs and fallen trees and other challenges. Firefighters faced thickly wooded areas and rocky terrain," he said. "Crews used hose lines from three fire engines as well as rakes, axes, and saws. It was hard work."

Orange was assisted at the scene by Woodbridge Fire while firefighters from Derby and West Haven stood by at the town's two firehouses. Additional resources from the Orange Fire Marshal's office, the Orange Police and AMR EMS assisted at the scene. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was also notified.

Dumas said there were no injuries. The Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause of the fire.

About the Orange Volunteer Fire Association

The Orange Volunteer Fire Association provides fire protection to residents and businesses in Orange and, through mutual aid, to surrounding towns. Members receive training in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, homeland security issues and other emergency services.

Operating strictly with revenues from fund-raisers and donations, the Orange Volunteer Fire Department is one of the few remaining all-volunteer incorporated fire departments in Connecticut. Active members are on call to serve the community on a 24-hour/seven-day basis, responding from stations on Orange Center Road and Boston Post Road.

In addition, the fire company offers public education services including lectures, demonstrations, and training. For information about membership, donations or public education, call (203) 891-4703,  click on https://www.orangevfd.org/  or find us on Facebook.