GLOUCESTER, Mass. — On Sunday, the Gloucester Fire Department is actively fighting a two-alarm brush fire and is urging the public to distance themselves from the area and avoid starting outdoor fires.
Fire crews responded to numerous reports of smoke at 11:23 a.m. in the area of Quarry Street. Fire crews deployed drones to survey the area and confirm the smoke.
Approximately 3 acres of woods were on fire, and as crews began fighting it, they elevated the fire to a second alarm response, as mutual aid was needed to fight the flames.
Mutual aid consisted of the Rockport, Essex, Manchester, and Beverly Fire Departments. Alongside the additional fire crews, off-duty Gloucester Firefighters were recalled to fight the flames, as well as the State Department of Conservation & Recreation Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry, Massachusetts Environmental Police and Rehab 5 were also there for support.
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