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Brushfire Torches 36 Acres In Central Mass: Firefighters Brushfire Torches 36 Acres In Central Mass: Firefighters
Brushfire Torches 36 Acres In Central Mass: Firefighters A Worcester County brush fire that began on Friday, April 14, burned throughout the night, but officials say it has been contained thanks to the work of 14 fire departments and more than 45 firefighters.  The Sterling Fire Department said the blaze was sparked near Chace Hill and Metropolitan roads on Friday morning. The fire sent up clouds of smoke that could be seen from miles away.  The brush fire on Metropolitan Road has been contained to 36 acres. Sterling Fire Department was assisted by 14 mutual aid communities and DCR forestry assets from fire district 6. Crews will be retuning …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Drones, Crews Snuff Massive Brush Fire In Tricky Auburn Terrain: Officials Drones, Crews Snuff Massive Brush Fire In Tricky Auburn Terrain: Officials
Drones, Crews Snuff Massive Brush Fire In Tricky Auburn Terrain: Officials Fire crews had their work cut out for them when they tackled a large brush fire in Central Massachusetts this weekend, officials said. Fire officials got a call from a motorist on the Mass Pike reporting a large brush fire about a 1/4 mile off Crowl Hill Road in Auburn around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, according to Auburn Fire Rescue on Facebook.  The fire, which could only be seen from the highway, was on "an extremely steep hill" and there was no vehicle access to the fire, Auburn Fire continued.  At 6:00 p.m. tonight the Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS) Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS)
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (Photos) Breakheart Reservation in Saugus has been closed for several days because of a multi-acre brush fire that has shown no signs of stopping.  The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) originally closed the park on Wednesday, Aug. 17 but has since extended the closure until Wednesday, Aug. 24.  UPDATE: @MassDCR has issued the following recreational advisory for Breakheart Reservation in Saugus: pic.twitter.com/J6B6jjuRN9 — MassDCR (@MassDCR) August 21, 2022 While the cause of the fire is under investigation, A DCR official told NBC Boston that these fires are "suspi…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill
Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill Firefighters from several departments helped contain an 11-acre brush fire that occurred in Hampshire County Tuesday, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services said in a release.  Granby firefighters responded to the fire in area of a former landfill at 11 New Ludlow Road around 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, the department said.  It was soon brought to multiple alarms and required help from several neighboring departments and statewide task forces. Granby Fire Chief Michael O’Neill said the massive blaze was mostly fueled by whipping winds and dry vegetation.  Car 1 and Forestry …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres
Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres A brush fire that has been burning for days in Western Massachusetts is now largely contained but has done extensive damage to nearly 1,000 acres of land. Hundreds of firefighters have been called in to help battle a blaze that broke out in Berkshire County on Friday, May 14, and has been difficult for crews to contain. In total, approximately 950 acres of land have burned in a difficult spot in Williamstown that has been difficult for firefighters to get to, though the blaze hasn’t reached any structures. Original story - Massive, Days-Long Forest Fire Still Burning In Western Mass …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Massive, Days-Long Forest Fire Still Burning In Western Mass Massive, Days-Long Forest Fire Still Burning In Western Mass
Massive, Days-Long Forest Fire Still Burning In Western Mass Fire crews are back at work on Monday morning, May 17 after spending the weekend battling a massive brush fire that broke out in Berkshire County. On Friday, May 14, a fire was first reported in Williamstown near Henderson Road, prompting a response from area departments as it quickly spread from approximately 180 acres of land to upwards 300 acres as of Sunday, May 16. According to reports, the quickly spreading fire prompted officials to send out warnings to some area residents cautioning that the fire is approaching homes in the vicinity of the blaze. 
North Adams fire officials said t…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires
New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires Clocks moved ahead an hour overnight for the start of Daylight Saving Time, but there's been no change in the dry, blustery conditions that marked the start of the weekend. Winds will be out of the Northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph that could lead to power outages on Sunday, March 14. A new Wind Advisory has been issued for the region. It lasts from noon Sunday until midnight Monday, March 15. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement released Sunday morning. "Tree limbs could be…

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by Joe Lombardi