A large brush fire has been brought under control by Stony Hill firefighters.  The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon in Terre Haute off Clarke Park at the end of Trowbridge Drive.  The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will continue to monitor the situation.

(Photos: SHVFD)

Residents were cautioned that the smell of smoke may linger into this morning anywhere near Route 53/Grassy Plain and Reservoir Street area.  Fire offiials and DEEP are aware. Officials say there is no hazard at this time. 

Firefighters exited the woods shortly before 8pm because operating at night is too dangerous.  The Fairfield County Brush Fire Task Force was activated bringing in mutual aid from Redding, West Redding, Danbury, Stevenson, Monroe, Trumbull, Shelton and DEEP.