High fire danger levels in state blamed on overly dry ground, winds
Eastern CT fire departments have been busy lately battling several brush fires ignited by unusually dry ground fuel, winds and a lack of rain.
Source: norwichbulletin.com
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Fire officials warn of fire danger after brush fires break out in Norwich
The warm dry weather is leading to concerns about brush fire danger.
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Boat crumples, gas spills as boat is lifted out of Norwich Harbor
Norwich ― The east bank of the Thames River just south of Norwich Harbor was a buzz of activity Thursday, after an effort to remove a disabled boat from the river ended with the boat breaking apart in...
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Norwich firefighter rescued during Taftville house fire
A Norwich firefighter was rescued after issuing a distress call while fighting a Taftville house fire at 112 Norwich Ave.
Source: norwichbulletin.com
FBI report: less agency participation, some groups see increase in hate crimes in 2021
ATLANTA — While the number of reported hate crimes have decreased overall since 2020, anti-Asian and anti-LGBT crimes have seen an increase, according to FBI hate crimes statistics.
Source: moultrieobserver.com
Georgia 2021 hate crime data shows rise
The Federal Bureau of Investigation released its 2021 Hate Crime report Monday, which shows hate crimes are up in Georgia from the year before.
Source: 11alive.com
New FBI report showing increase in hate crimes in Georgia, draws criticism from anti-hate groups
The data came from about 12,000 of the 18,000 law enforcement groups nationwide.
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Conn. fire crews use extrication to free man with serious injuries
The car's collision knocked down a telephone poll.
Source: fox61.com
Porch fire on Norwich Main Street injures firefighters
Ten Norwich residents are unable to return home after a fire at 102-110 Main St. Two businesses are also displaced during repairs.
Source: norwichbulletin.com
Fire at vacant Capehart Mill in Norwich's Greeneville section snuffed
Dozens of firefighters fought a blaze Wednesday night at Norwichs vacant Capehart Mill, located on the Shetucket River at North Main and 5th streets.
Source: norwichbulletin.com