MyRye.com has exclusive photos showing the damage done to the Rye Marshlands Sanctuary by the brush fire on Monday, April 17, 2017.

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(PHOTO: The overlook at the end of the field looking down to Milton harbor.)

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(PHOTO: Down the hill towards the peninsula out in Milton harbor. This area is typically very tall reeds.)

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(PHOTO: Along the same trail as above. This area is typically low marsh grass.)

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(PHOTO: Fire damage out on the peninsula around the long abandoned house.)

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(PHOTO: Same area as above looking back towards the mainland.)

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(PHOTO: Path leading back up the hill and the large field. It is easy to see all the brush and marsh grass that was removed by the fire.)

 

Jay Sears is the owner and publisher of MyRye.com. He is a 20+ year Rye resident. Contact MyRye.com: https://myrye.com/tips

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