Wildfires in Connecticut?!?! Yes, Unprecedented Brush blazes Signal Growing Crisis

Connecticut is currently facing an unprecedented surge in brush fires, with fifty reported incidents — rare for a state accustomed to temperate weather and ample rainfall. The fires are fueled by an ongoing drought that is highly unusual for this part of the Northeast, signaling the broader reach of climate change. Drought conditions have also spread through the Ohio Valley, affecting southern Ohio and West Virginia. Experts warn that if these drought conditions continue to move northward, areas like Vermont and Maine could face similar wildfire threats.