Crews fought brush fires in several New Hampshire communities Tuesday afternoon.
About 100 firefighters were called in from 20 communities to fight a large fire in Alton. Officials said that about 23 acres had burned, but there was no immediate danger to any homes.
A National Guard helicopter was brought in to help control the fire, but officials said that it had problems opening up its water bucket. Crews were able to contain the fire by early evening.
Another four-alarm fire was burning off Gerrish Road in Webster, N.H. Officials said that no homes were believed to be in danger.
The five-acre fire was called in by a fire tower in Loudon at about 1:45 p.m. when the tower attendant saw smoke.
Keene-area fire officials said that a large area in Fitzwilliam was burning. The fire was spread over five to 10 acres, but no structures were threatened. Eleven fire departments and forestry crews were working on the fire.
Earlier in the day, crews fought a small brush fire on the side of Route 125 near Lee, N.H.
Meteorologists said that although it was not a declared red-flag fire warning day, conditions were dry, increasing the fire danger. A fire warning may be issued Wednesday, when winds could potentially fan flames.
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