By Scott Stafford, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Updated: 01/20/2009 03:01:56 AM EST
Tuesday, January 20
ADAMS — The cause of a blaze that destroyed a vacant Phillips Hill Road house over the weekend is under investigation by the state fire marshal's office.
About 35 firefighters from Adams and Cheshire battled the raging fire in frigid temperatures.
One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was transported to North Adams Regional Hospital as a precaution. He was treated and released.
Temperatures dipped from 4 degrees to 0 degrees.
Firefighters retreated to a nearby home to warm up in shifts while battling the Friday night blaze.
According to Paul Guyette, Adams Fire Department deputy chief, the house is nearly a total loss.
"It's especially difficult on the personnel at the scene with the temperatures that low," Guyette said. "And this is our third structure fire in three weeks, so we've been very busy."
The call came in at 7 p.m. on Friday. Four fire trucks from Adams responded, with one engine from Cheshire assisting and the Clarksburg Fire Department covering Adams during the blaze.
To reach Scott Stafford: sstafford@berkshireeagle.com, or (413) 664-4995.
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