The fire in Great Barrington has now grown to nearly 1,400 acres on East Mountain. The approximately 1 ¼” of rain over the ...

Thursday's rain may help prevent new fires in Massachusetts, but it'll take more of a soaking to get the state out of the ...

In the Boxford State Forest on Thursday, crews were out in the wet weather digging out hotspots on the trails. The fire has burned more than 500 acres, and a video posted by the Boxford Fire ...

David Boutt, a hydrogeologist at UMass Amherst, said the rainfall this week likely won't quash wildfires already in progress — but it will provide some moisture to help reduce the risk.

Officials aren't ready to declare the fire contained. They'll know more when the weather clears and a plane can scan the area ...

According to fire officials in Great Barrington, the Butternut Fire has not grown overnight. Officials say Friday's goal is ...

Great Barrington fire officials have not seen any growth of the Butternut Fire overnight, but said there are hot spots.

The department reports that there still is no known immediate threat to homes or properties in the area, and the smoke ...

Great Barrington — Through its Facebook page, the town’s Fire Department announced on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 a.m. that there has been no observed growth of the Butternut Fire overnight. Previously, the ...

An OSHA panel is spending 11 days to take testimony from emergency responders, firefighters and others in virtual hearings ...