National Guard called in to assist Western Mass. firefighters

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Gov. Healey called in the National Guard on Monday to assist firefighters battling a wildfire that has crossed the border from New York.

The blaze is currently covering 157 acres in Williamstown. The National Guard will use aircraft to drop water on hard to reach areas.

“Our top priority is keeping people safe and giving our firefighters every resource possible to contain this wildfire,” said Healey. “We will continue to do everything we can to keep residents safe.”…

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