Farmington River

Crews had to remove a vehicle that went over an embankment and landed in the Farmington River in Canton on Saturday morning. Multiple firefighters worked to remove the upside down vehicle from the water. Authorities have not said if anyone was hurt in the incident. It’s unclear what may have caused the vehicle to leave the road and go...

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is investigating after Burlington firefighters allegedly used firefighting foam illegally to put out a car fire. A DEEP spokesperson said fire officials responded to a fully engulfed car fire on Route 6 Wednesday night. Universal Gold AFFF foam, which contains the chemical PFAS, was used to put out the fire, they said….

Tubing on the Farmington River is now closed for the season after flooding due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Leftover debris from Tropical Storm Elsa and this weekend’s storm could cause some issues for boaters and swimmers come this weekend. Long tree logs, stomps and branches can be found along the Connecticut river according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. “These things can move up on you quickly and can be...

There was an emotional vigil near the Farmington River Monday night after the bodies of two teens who went missing while swimming on Thursday.

Crews have been searching for 17-year-old Anthony Nagore and 15-year-old Lucas Brewer since they were reported missing Thursday.

Police have found the bodies of two teenagers who went missing after going swimming in the Farmington River on Thursday.

The bodies of two teens who went missing after swimming in the Farmington River last week have been found, officials confirmed Monday.

Anyone who was planning on heading to the Farmington River today is urged to be cautious. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police warn that water levels are expected to rise quickly this morning and the currents will be strong even though the water looks calm.

The search continues for two teens who have been missing since going swimming in the Farmington River in Avon last week and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is warning people to use caution when using bodies of water in Connecticut for recreation. They warn that water levels will remain high this week and dangerous conditions should be…

The search for two teens missing in the Farmington River has been suspended on Saturday after resuming earlier in the morning, according to the state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP said the search was suspended due to dangerous conditions on the water. This marks the second time the search was suspended. The search was also suspended Friday afternoon…

Police suspended the search for two teens missing in the Farmington River Friday afternoon, but planned on continuing the search Saturday morning.

Police will resume the search for two missing teens from Plainville who were last seen swimming in the Farmington River, according to a Silver Alert issued overnight.

Police are searching for two missing teens from Plainville who were last seen swimming in the Farmington River, according to a Silver Alert issued overnight.

The search for two teens missing in the Farmington River is continuing on Saturday, according to Avon police. The search was suspended Friday afternoon due to conditions in the river, state environmental police said. They have been searching for 17-year-old Anthony Nagore and 15-year-old Lucas Brewer since they were reported missing Thursday. Officials from the state Department of Energy and…

One man is dead after he drowned in the Farmington River Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m., according to police. Police received a call that a 19-year-old had already been under water for several minutes. Witnesses and friends told police that the 19-year-old was last seen going under water in the Farmington River approximately 20 feet from…

Health officials are relaxing recommended restrictions on eating fish caught in the Farmington River after a June 2019 spill of firefighting foam that contained PFAS chemicals.

PFAS is a group of man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s across the world, including the United States. These chemicals do not break down, and have been tied to can lead to adverse reproductive, developmental, liver and kidney effects.