BERLIN, Conn. (WWLP) - Firefighters are working to contain a massive brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, Connecticut. Connecticut State Police K-9 Nash helps to locate missing man The fire started on Monday and has grown to about 25 to 40 acres in size. The Berlin Fire Department says it would probably be a two or three-day operation due to the terrain. They also said the fire is about 400 to 500 yards from homes in the area, but since the wind is blowing in the opposite direction, no one needs to evacuate. The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time. Local News Headlines Body found near Whitney Field in Westfield Dryer causes fire on Easthampton Road in Holyoke Brush fire burns 25 to 40 acres of land in Connecticut What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot question 5 WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.