Great Barrington's Butternut Fire burns 1,300 acres

Great Barrington's Butternut Fire burns 1,300 acres; no homes affected, officials report
According to fire officials in Great Barrington, the Butternut Fire has not grown overnight. Officials say Friday's goal is to observe hotspots and cut the last fire break which connects the eastern and western lines. According to a post from the Great Barrington Fire Department's Facebook page, the line would bring the fire under containment
Butternut Fire in Great Barrington update: Fire has expanded into Sheffield, now over 1,100 acres
The Butternut Fire has continued to expand, according to Lee Fire Chief Ryan Brown. Brown, who has been assigned as the Public Information Officer, gave the media […]
Officials say Great Barrington will be battling the Butternut Fire for some time as wildfire overtakes more than 100 acres
A wildfire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has triggered a region-wide response as fire companies from around Berkshire County join state agencies in containment efforts.
Ski Butternut closed as 1,300-acre fire burns despite recent rainfall
A Great Barrington ski resort remains closed as firefighters continue to battle a massive fire in the region. Ski Butternut announced on Wednesday that it will be closed until Monday, Nov. 25, due to the wildfire,
Butternut wildfire grows to nearly 1,400 acres in Great Barrington
The rain is helping crews in Berkshire County in the fight against the massive Butternut wildfire. The fire in Great Barrington has now grown to nearly 1,400 acres on East Mountain. The approximately 1 ¼” of rain over the last 24 hours is helping slow the spread of the fire but not putting it out completely.
Over 1,100 acres burn in Butternut fire; mutual aid arrives
Crews continue to battle the Butternut fire in Great Barrington; the fire broke out overnight Monday.The fire had spread to over 1,100 acres as of Wednesday aft
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Official: Rain helping to stop spread of fire in Great Barrington fire
The rain is helping slow the growth of the Butternut fire in Great Barrington. Fire Lt. Brian Mead said crews have made great ...
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Great Barrington wildfire has stopped growing, but patrols are watching 'several hot spots'
Officials aren't ready to declare the fire contained. They'll know more when the weather clears and a plane can scan the area ...