AMHERST, NH - Amherst Fire and Merrimack received multiple calls for a fire burning in the woods on Saturday morning just before 8 am. As crews responded to several areas for reported smoke. It was apparent the wind was spreading smoke making it hard to pinpoint the actual location of the fire.br/br/A person called from Hemlock Hill Rd when they discovered the fire burning on their property and crews responded.br/br/Amherst Fire engines, tanker, and forestry unit worked to contain the area of the fire. Merrimack Fire provided an engine and forestry unit to assist with manpower, and water supply.br/br/The two acre area due to dry conditions burned deep into the ground, making it difficult to extinguish.br/br/Milford Fire was requested to cover the Amherst fire station while other crews worked at the scene of the brush fire.br/br/Engines and tankers were used to shuttle water to the area, and hook hoses to forestry units.br/br/As crews isolated the area of the fire, they switched to adding foam to the water supply so that it could penetrate deeply into the ground.br/br/The crews remained on scene for several hours.br/br/It is unknown how the fire started in the isolated area, but it is near a trail used by hikers.br/br/©Jeffrey Hastings www.frameofmindphoto.com/news