Firefighters knocked down a brush fire that broke out in Rehoboth Sunday afternoon.

 

Crews responded to the area of Old Reynolds Road and Reynolds Avenue around 12:45 p.m. and found heavy fire and smoke coming from power lines.

 

According to Fire Chief Frank Barresi, crews used more than 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire and put out hotspots in the ground to prevent the fire from reigniting.

 

One firefighter was brought to the hospital due to the heat, but is expected to be okay. Crews were able to prevent the fire from reaching any homes in the area.

 

There is an elevated risk of brush fires throughout the week as dry weather conditions persist with little rain in sight.

 

“Don’t burn anything outside, nothing.” Barresi said. “We’re in deep trouble as far as the dryness out here.”

 

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