Mutual Aid To Southbury For Large Brush Fire (May 4, 2026)

Sandy Hook VFR provided mutual aid in Southbury on May 4 after a large brush fire broke out in the Purchase area. 

A request was received for our brush truck and manpower, which responded to Brown Brook Road in Southbury at 13:53 May 5. Truck 448 also responded with three additional firefighters. 

Roxbury VFD and Woodbury VFD also responded to assist Southbury. Crews fought the fire from three different properties as shifting winds continually changed its path. Firefighters were able to knock it down without any damage to structures.

Sandy Hook returned to service at 15:08.