LYMAN — An unpermitted fire in a wooded area in Lyman resulted in nearly 50 firefighters assisting in putting out the blaze on Tuesday.

Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue was called to the scene of a fire in the woods near 51 Little Acres Drive in Lyman around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a press release from Chief Roger Hooper.

Fire crews found more than 2 acres involved in heavy fire upon arrival, and the fire had extended into downed trees and brush, according to Hooper.

Nearly 50 firefighters, 21 pieces of fire apparatus, including 3 UTV’s, from 10 communities assisted, he said.

The cause of the fire was determined to be from an unpermited fire the night before, Hooper said. The fire was lit in an unsafe location and was not properly extinguished, he said

The fire rekindled and spread rapidly in Tuesday’s dry air and moderate wind, Hooper said. The Maine Forest Service has issued a summons to the responsible party.

Maine law requires a permit from the local fire department or the Maine Forest Service for any outdoor burning, said Hooper.

Fires should only be lit in mineral dirt in an area clear of any combustibles and only on a Fire Danger Class Day of 2 or lower, said Hooper. He advises people to keep hand tools and plenty of water on site when starting a fire. He further advises contacting a local fire department or forest ranger for information on safe outdoor burning. For more information of fire safety, go to www.smokeybear.com.

Firefighters from Alfred, Arundel, Biddeford, Buxton, Hollis, Kennebunk, North Berwick, Saco, Sanford, Waterboro and the Maine Forest Service assisted Goodwins Mills firefighters.