You might have smelled smoke in our region

You might have smelled smoke in our region on Monday as wildfires burn across multiple states on the East Coast.  Some 93% of Vermont is in a drought, and with persistent windy conditions, the fire risk is high. Now, there’s a multistate effort underway to prevent disaster. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources say you should avoid burning debris, extending burn bans throughout southern Vermont to Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor counties.  Vermont has seen at least four wildfires across the state in the last several weeks, including Ludlow, Hinesburg and, most recently, in Brattleboro. Officials are working with other states to battle the blaze.  Officials warn people to stay vigilant.