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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
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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