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Rapidly Spreading Brush Fire on Long Highway Contained by Crews
April 08, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND
1RN News Team,
Little Compton, RI - The Little Compton Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Long Highway that quickly spread from an initial controlled burn. Upon arrival, crews encountered a rapidly advancing fire and acted swiftly to establish containment lines.
Firefighters successfully surrounded the fire and brought it under control, preventing further spread to nearby areas. The incident underscores the risks associated with controlled burns, which can quickly escalate under the right conditions.
1RN News Team
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