REPORT: Rye Marshlands Fire Under Control

(PHOTO: Rye Marshlands Conservancy on fire Monday. Credit: Lorraine Ali)

Updated Monday, 8:30pm:

Suzanne Clary, president of Jay Heritage Center, told MyRye.com Monday evening "A brush fire broke out at Marshlands just before 4pm today. The fire while still burning is under control and on the shoreline. Thankfully because the meadow was mowed, trucks can get through to the scene and helicopters are also dropping water. Despite strong winds, the fire department assured me that the mansion and adjacent buildings are safe from airborne sparks. The park is closed until further notice. County police would like people to stay clear of the site for safety."

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(PHOTO: kempterfirewire Marine, Aviation #FDNY Marine assisting Rye FD with a large brush fire at the Marshlands Conservatory. Via Instagram.)

(PHOTO: Rye Marshlands Conservancy on fire Monday. Credit: Lorraine Ali)

(PHOTO: From kempterfirewire #FDNY #Marine6 provided mutual aid today for a brush fire in Rye, NY. Photo cred: Westchester Co. PD Special Ops via Instagram)

The Jay Heritage Center is reporting on Twitter that the Rye Marshlands fire is under control by Rye FD. The 23 acre Jay Heritage Center is adjacent to the 130 acre Marshlands preserve.

No word back from Rye FD on fire details including possible causes.