Mass. National Guard joins fight against wildfire spreading from New York
Gov. Maura Healey activated the Massachusetts National Guard on Monday to support firefighters in western Massachusetts. Mass. Governor Maura Healey activated the Massachusetts National Guard to assist in the fight against a wildfire that originated in New York and spread across the border into Williamstown. National Guard members will use aircraft to drop water on fires in remote and rocky areas that are difficult for firefighters to access. The fire, which covered around 200 acres and is about 50% contained, poses no threat to structures. Other agencies involved include the Department of Fire Services, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Department of Forestry and Conservation and Recreation, and Department of Public Fire Services.
प्रकाशित : 6 घंटे पहले द्वारा Katie Castellani | State House News Service में Environment
As a wildfire that originated in New York spread across the border into Williamstown, Gov. Maura Healey activated the Massachusetts National Guard on Monday to help state and local firefighters.
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