(WFSB) – Dozens of bushfires break out across the state due to extremely dry weather conditions.

This poses challenges for crews battling these fires, especially as temperatures are unusually warm for this time of year.

Five new bush fires broke out on Thursday. In Thompson, a fire started in a garage and spread to a wooded area.

An acre of land was burned and two firefighters were evaluated on scene for heat exhaustion.

The majority of these fires were started by people.

“With the dry weather, the brush fire was burning pretty deep into the ground,” said Thompson Fire Marshal James Seney. “It was a challenge. We tried to organize the cruise as much as possible.

Crews also came to help at the Hawthorne fire in Berlin, including an incident management team from New York.

“We helped manage this incident, so all the resources arriving from across the country and even as far away as Quebec just arrived today and need help managing,” the team said FDNY Incident Management Public Information Center. Officer Stephen Rhine.

But it’s not just about helping fight these fires, as volunteers also ensure crews receive three meals a day and stay hydrated.

“Part of it comes down to morale. They are fighting a fire, which is not a task for just anyone. It takes a certain type of thing and part of that involves being well-fed and well-hydrated,” said volunteer Bennett Fossey.

Authorities are asking residents to do their part to help.

“One of the fires involved an individual in the town of Ellington who was mulching leaves with his lawn mower,” said Connecticut Fire Marshal Rich Schenk. “People have leaves packed against their house and the house becomes fuel. Be as careful as possible with this. Most of our fires are human caused.

Firefighters from California are also responding to the Hawthorne fire. As of Thursday evening, the fire was 127 acres.

The high risk remains in place and authorities are asking people to respect the burning ban and keep an eye out for any bushfires that may appear.

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