Exeter brush fire prompts road evacuations and crew response.

A large brush fire in Exeter, Rhode Island has prompted evacuations in the area of Liberty Church and William Reynolds roads, heading towards Purgatory Road. Members of the Rhode Island National Guard are planning to drop water on the fire from helicopters, while Rhode Island State Police and the DEM are also assisting on scene. Dry and windy conditions have led to an elevated risk of fires spreading, and people are urged to refrain from outdoor burning and use caution when discarding cigarettes.