Williamstown Forestry
The state Bureau of Fire Control, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts National Guard, and the National Park Service are all also assisting.
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The Appalachian Trail is being impacted by the fire and hikers are asked to stay clear of the area for their own health and safety.
Also, there has been a wonderful outpouring from the local communities in bringing food and water, coffee, snacks, and such to the firefighters.
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In a press release put out yesterday at 4:30 p.m.about the East Mountain Fire, Williamstown Fire Chief Craig A. Pedercini, State Fire Warden David Celino and North Adams Mayor Thomas W. Bernard provided an update on the “East Mountain” fire in the Clarksburg State Forest this afternoon.
Brush fire in the Berkshires spreads over 800 acres, firefighters from 19 communities battling blaze MassLive.com 1 hr ago Jeanette DeForge, masslive.com
A stubborn brush fire that has spread across about 800 acres of woodland over the weekend is expected to continue burning for several more days.
One of the more than 120 firefighters who have been battling the blaze was taken to the hospital while working at the fire over the weekend. Jennifer Mieth, spokeswoman for the State Fire Marshal’s Office did not reveal why he was taken to the hospital but said he has been admitted and is in good condition.
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