Brush fire battle
continues in Russell
Crews have battled flames for more
than 24 hours
Updated: Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009, 10:31 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009, 10:30 PM EDT
Barry Kriger
RUSSELL, Mass. (WWLP) - The fire fight in Russell will extend into a third day where a 60 acre brush fire's about 70 percent contained Wednesday night.
Russell Fire Chief Michael Morrissey told 22News the blaze scorched 60 acres at the end of South Quarter Road near Cobble Mountain Reservoir, which provides Springfield's drinking water.
Chief Morrissey said a National Guard Helicopter out of Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield was scooping up water from Russell Pond, and making water drops.
At least 30 firefighters battled that 60 acre blaze since Tuesday night. Firefighters plan to go back in first thing Thursday morning.
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