ALSTEAD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire fire officials now say the cause of a brush fire in Alstead that burned more than 30 acres is considered to be suspicious.
Alstead Fire Chief Kim Kercewich says the fire that was first spotted at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday spread quickly because conditions have been so dry and windy.
WMUR-TV reports (https://bit.ly/24fozMT ) that hot spots still remained on Sunday, though the fire was considered to be under control. Firefighters from New Hampshire and Vermont battled the blaze.
Kercewich said the state fire marshal’s office will likely join the investigation.
The Alstead is about 15 miles from Stoddard, where a brush fire 10 days ago destroyed more than 190 acres. A Stoddard volunteer firefighter is charged with arson in connection with that fire.
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