prevention

Carelessness with fire plus severely dry weather conditions has caused a wave of wildfires to break out in Mass., many right here in the Berkshires.

As we get closer to spring, when many residents in the Berkshires will be seeking a permit to conduct open burning, it’s a good time to start thinking about fire safety. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey is sending a strong message for those who might be thinking about doing some burning, and warning residents to use caution to help in the prevention of brush fires...

House fires can put a damper on the holidays but not if you follow these tips