Norwalk: Smoke Coming From Brush Fire Burning In Rockland County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Residents of Fairfield County who have noticed the smell of smoke Friday have nothing to worry about locally. It is coming from a brush fire in Orangeburg, N.Y., on the other side of the Hudson River, officials said.

by The Daily Voice

11/15/2013 12:20 p.m.

"Large brush fire in New York State. Odor and air quality beginning to be affected in Redding. Redding PD Dispatch is aware," said the Redding Police Department via Twitter @reddingpoliceCT.

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, via Twitter @MayorMark said, "That smell of smoke in Western Danbury is from a brush fire in Rockland County. #Danbury."

CBS New York reported that a massive brush fire has burned more than 40 acres in Rockland County since it erupted at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

The fire was continuing to burn Friday, flamed by 30 mph wind gusts. Firefighters say a lack of hydrants and very rough terrain are serious challenges.

Read the full story here at the CBS New York website.

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