GRANVILLE – On Sunday afternoon around 1:45 the Granville Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the area of 500 South Lane.
Once responding, the Granville Fire Department found that the brush fire was moving and about a half-acre into the woods. Firefighters were able to get the fire extinguished and continued to remain on the scene to contain hot spots that had to be mopped up. According to the Granville Fire Department, the homeowner did have a burn permit.
The fire department reminds all Granville residents that if they are planning to obtain a burn permit, to follow all of the guidelines. If a brush fire does get out of your control, immediately dial 911.
Before Granville firefighters arrived on scene, the Lost Acres Fire Department from Granby, Conn. was requested to assist but were then cancelled prior to their arrival.
