Firefighters Put Out Quarter Acre Brush Fire on Island in Lake Wampanoag – Twice
From the Gardner Fire Department: “Yesterday evening firefighters responded to a reported brush on an island at Lake Wampanoag. Firefighters extinguished an approximate quarter acre brush Fire on one of the islands. Gardner firefighters received mutual aid from Ashburnham in Westminster, who both responded with manpower and boats. Firefighters were also assisted by two civilian boats.
This morning, along with crews from Ashburnham Fire returned to Lake Wampanoag for rekindle of yesterday’s brushfire. Due to the ongoing drought conditions in the woods are extremely dry and fires are burning deep into the ground.
When in the woods, especially on an island where emergency resources may be limited, always use extreme caution with campfires, never leave a fire unattended, and be careful with smoking materials. Completely extinguish all fires with water until the ashes are cool to the touch, and follow any local fire restrictions to help protect the forests. “ The Ashburnham Fire Department took the photos.