Officials continue to call for assistance as nearly 100 wildfires have been reported across CT – NBC Connecticut

There was another red flag warning for fire danger around Connecticut on Friday. It's an issue that state officials continue to spread messages about as wildfires rage across the state.

According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, almost 100 bushfires are burning across the state, with almost 10 new fires added since yesterday.

It's expected to be a challenging weekend for firefighters as dry conditions continue across the state. The conditions for spread are prepared.

“The leaves and everything are beautiful, but it's so dry it's scary. It’s really scary that there’s no rain at all,” said Elaine Tuneski of New Britain.

The fires continue to capture the attention of people across the state.

“I saw it on the news and it's really scary, I feel bad for the firefighters. They don’t get any rest at all,” she said.

Friday brought a new sense of urgency due to excellent weather, but perfect conditions for the fire to spread as the wind whipped and the sun shone.

As firefighters pursue dozens of fires across the state, state officials continue to repeat their safety messages at all hot spots.

“The fire growth and the likelihood of something igniting is extremely high, so we are very concerned,” said Josh Cingranelli of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

They again urge the public to avoid burning with open flames and to exercise extreme caution around any source of sparks or flames, including appliances such as grills.

During a press conference, DEEP officials urged residents not to use lawnmowers to mulch their leaves.

Firefighters attack the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin at Lamentation Mountain on day 12. At approximately 127 acres, it is the largest fire in the state.

Emergency responders from Quebec arrived to contain and fight the fire alongside emergency responders from across the country, including a team from California.

“The problem here in the East is obviously all the leaves and how quickly they fall this time of year,” said Steven Meeks of the Groveland Hot Shots.

These leaves provide fresh fuel for the fire; It's a problem for firefighters across the state. State emergency management officials say rain is necessary to put out burning fires and reduce the risk of new fires.

DEEP is also monitoring bushfires in Bristol and Roxbury. Crews use drones to mark hot spots and tactical areas.

While conditions remain dry, authorities are asking the public to help contain the spread of the fire.

“We are given fair warning about what to do and what not to do. Hopefully people will heed the warning,” Tuneski said. “We pray for rain, pray for rain, yes.”