Great Barrington's Butternut Fire burns 1,300 acres

Butternut Fire in Great Barrington update: Fire has expanded into Sheffield, now over 1,100 acres
The weather did not go as expected last evening, and the fire did expand at a rate we were not anticipating,” said Lee Fire Chief Ryan Brown.
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 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
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 ...
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.
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Butternut Fire update November 24: Operations focusing on monitoring and surveying
Great Barrington — Throughout the day on Sunday, Nov. 24, the emergency departments at the Butternut Fire continued to ...
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Firefighters continue to monitor Butternut Fire for hot spots on Sunday
Response crews monitored the area impacted by the Butternut Fire for potential hot spots and flare-ups on Sunday with the ...
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.
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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Officials say the Butternut Fire appears to be contained. However, residents should still steer clear of the area
On Saturday, officials said the Butternut Fire appears to be contained, but residents should still steer clear of it.
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 ...
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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 ...