Littleton wildfire possibly sparked by nearby range shooting, officials say

SAYS THE RIDER WAS FLOWN TO DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER. THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. ERIN: FIRE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE WHAT SPARKED A WILDFIRE IN LITTLETON. THEY BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE BEEN SPARKED BY A SHOOTING. CREWS WERE CALLED TO THE ALDER BROOK SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION RANGE ON SUNDAY. THEY SAY DRY CONDITIONS AND STRONG WINDS CAUSED THE FIRE TO QUICKLY SPREAD. FIREFIGHTERS WERE BACK ON SCENE YESTERDAY TO MOP UP HOT SPOTS. CREWS WILL BE CHECKING THE AREA OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO MA

A wildfire in Littleton might have been sparked by gunfire at a nearby shooting range, according to fire officials. Firefighters arrived Sunday at the Alder Brook Sportsmen's Association range, where they said dry conditions and strong winds caused the fire to spread quickly. Crews returned to the scene Monday morning and will continue checking the area over the next few days to ensure the fire is out, fire officials said.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A wildfire in Littleton might have been sparked by gunfire at a nearby shooting range, according to fire officials.

Firefighters arrived Sunday at the Alder Brook Sportsmen's Association range, where they said dry conditions and strong winds caused the fire to spread quickly.

Crews returned to the scene Monday morning and will continue checking the area over the next few days to ensure the fire is out, fire officials said.

Littleton wildfire possibly sparked by nearby range shooting, officials say

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