WILLIAMSTOWN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — A brush fire that began Sunday in Berlin, NY grew from about one-and-a-half acres to 50 acres by Sunday evening and extended across the Massachusetts border.
As of Tuesday morning, the fire extended about 257 acres across parts of Berkshire County and Rensselaer County, NY. Williamstown Fire Chief Jeffrey Dias said Tuesday afternoon that the fire was 75 percent contained and had decreased to about 160 acres.
Helicopters were seen filling water buckets in a field off Hancock Road and dropping water on the fire. More than 10 agencies have responded…