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NATURE’S TURN: Blizzard paints the high country

Every branch, twig, and evergreen leaf sported a white brushstroke before snow changed to freezing rain.

Firefighters extinguish attic fire at Dan Bellow Pottery on Railroad Avenue

The fire originated in the insulation and rafters in the ceiling. The ignition source was determined to be high heat from the kiln.

Woman rescued after 75-foot fall on Monument Mountain

The hiker was flown by Life Net to Albany Medical Center. Her injuries are not considered life threatening.

Great Barrington firefighters extinguish blaze at Housatonic home

"It's always heartbreaking to see a family forced from their home by a fire, especially when it happens so close to the holidays." -- Great Barrington Fire Chief Charles Burger

Great Barrington Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide incident at Stockbridge Road residence

The Great Barrington Fire Department was dispatched to 232 Stockbridge Rd. after the Fairview Hospital reported they had admitted three patients with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rescue teams locate 13-year-old boy missing at Fountain Pond State Park  

"This was a tremendous team effort that involved dozens of rescuers from many of our neighboring and partner agencies. I am very pleased that so many resources could muster in a short time, resulting in the successful rescue of this young boy." -- Great Barrington Police Chief William Walsh

Roof fire doused at abandoned Housatonic power mill

"It is extremely important that community members remember to properly dispose of smoking material and monitor brush fires, especially as we head into warmer, dryer weather.” -- Great Barrington Fire Chief Charles Burger

New construction boosts Great Barrington tax revenues

Great Barrington has recorded $37 million in new construction in the past year, resulting in permit fees totaling more than $88,000 and new tax revenues of $538,690.

Oven fire at Berkshire Mountain Bakery in Housatonic quickly subdued

The fire affected the “electrical, insulation, and the storage around [the oven],” but the the structure was untouched, said Fire Chief Charles Burger.

News Brief: GB Fire Department now equipped with Narcan to treat overdoses

“We have a 150-year history of finding ways to improve service to the community, even if it means branching out from our standard scope of work.” -- Fire Chief Charles Burger
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