A wildfire burning on the border of New York and Massachusetts since Sunday morning is drawing first responders from three states and 15 fire departments.
As of Monday afternoon, the fire in Rensselaer County has grown to about 50 acres. It’s burning on steep, rocky ground that makes it hard for crews to even reach the flames. It has now crossed the state line into Massachusetts. Officials say no homes are at risk.
“The Rensselaer County 911 center got an emergency call regarding an outdoor fire that they found up near their residence,” Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety Director Jay Wilson said. “Upon arrival, the local fire department, the Berlin Fire Department, found approximately one and a half acres on fire at that point.”…