Patrol phase begins at Hawthorne fire with other fires across the state mopping up [Video]

BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) — After two weeks of battling the forest blaze, fire officials announced Sunday that they were moving into a patrol phase.

Authorities report 127 acres on Lamentation Mountain have burned since the fire started. As of Sunday, 50% of the area was secured with fire lines. Water operations will remain in place throughout the week.

Little to no rainfall is expected over the next week and authorities still have concerns about the red flag conditions. Tuesday and Wednesday are both expected to be red flag days.

In a press conference Sunday, Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio told the press “This week, once again, is going to remain dry. So Wednesday, Thursday, as the temperatures rise we’re still going to keep our guard up.

Representatives from DEEP mentioned that there were 111 fires across the state as of Sunday evening, including another brush fire in Rocky Neck State …