Great Barrington's Butternut Fire burns 1,300 acres

Ski Butternut closed as 1,300-acre fire burns despite recent rainfall
A Great Barrington ski resort will remain closed until Monday as firefighters continue to battle a massive wildfire that stalled Thursday and Friday after recent rain.
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 […]
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 ...
Butternut wildfire grows to nearly 1,400 acres in Great Barrington
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. Smoke from Butternut Fire in Great Barrington travels through parts of Connecticut
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.
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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Butternut Fire November 22 afternoon update: Fire has grown to 1,388 acres, Great Barrington and Sheffield giving out protective masks for residents
The department reports that there still is no known immediate threat to homes or properties in the area, and the smoke ...
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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 ...
Fire crews make ‘great progress’ at Great Barrington wildfire, but battle continues
Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, the fire expanded again, though at a slower speed, according to fire officials.
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Great Barrington fire not growing in size
Great Barrington fire officials have not seen any growth of the Butternut Fire overnight, but said there are hot spots.
Fire chief reassures kids near 1,100-acre wildfire in Massachusetts: "It's gonna be safe."
A Massachusetts fire chief wants children near the Great Barrington wildfire to know that everything is going to be OK.
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Great Barrington wildfire is 'zero percent' contained. 'This one's going to be tough,' fire officials say
Overnight the fire in Great Barrington expanded to an estimated 1,100 acres, with flames now reaching into neighboring ...
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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 ...