Greenfield, MA fire: Residents report blaze near railroad tracks off Wisdom Way

Residents of Greenfield are reporting a brush fire near railroad tracks off Wisdom Way, with smoke and flames visible in the area.

Update: Multiple fire departments are working to contain a brush fire in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Brush fire reported in Greenfield, MA. (Unsplash )

Orange, MA Fire Rescue EMS wrote on Facebook, "Our Engine is currently enroute to Greenfield to assist with Structural Protection while they operate at multiple, large brush fires which are requiring significant mutual aid from the county and beyond. There are also brush fires along Rte 91 and they are working on shutting down the highway in both directions."

Colrain Firefighters' Association added, "Colrain Brush 4, Utility 7 and our Polaris Ranger are currently assisting the town of Greenfield, along with other mutual aid fire agencies with a 3rd alarm brush fire in the area of wisdom way and other multiple areas along the railroad tracks.. Please use caution in these areas."

Initial report: Residents in Greenfield, Massachusetts, are reporting a brush fire near railroad tracks off Wisdom Way, with smoke and flames visible in the area. Witnesses say multiple fire trucks have responded to the scene.

Witness reports

Several residents shared updates on social media describing heavy emergency response and road closures.

One person wrote on Facebook, "I live on Munson st across from the VA, 5 trucks all greenfiekd just sped by. Colrain humvee and a pickup just tore behind the VA building."

Another added, "Brush fire along the railroad tracks - Wisdom Way and Laurel Street. 10 departments responding."

A third resident reported, "There’s a fire on the tracks by the storage place close to Munson street."

Another post stated, "When I went to FFCU at 10am, some fools were burning brush on Monson St. Unsure if that's the original culprit or not but it would not surprise me with how windy it is. I attempted to drive that way but the road is blocked off at Upper Road above the highway."

One resident said, "My friend says it's across the street from her house on Munson. Started on the tracks but threatening structures."

Another report added, "Upper Rd in Deerfield is closed detouring onto lower rd and lower road is full of smoke so I imagine there’s a fire there too."

Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the fire. The extent of the blaze and any structural impact remain unclear.