Gardner Fire Department Provides Mutual Aid to Hubbardston Brush Fire – Highlights High Fire Risk
Gardner’s Truck 5, Truck 10, and C1 responded to the Town of Hubbardston on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The firefighters were there to put out a brush fire. GFD posted: “Please use extreme caution when burning outdoors.”
As of early April 2026, the fire danger level in Greater Gardner and Worcester County is high, driven by an “elevated wildfire risk” from an extended dry spell, lack of significant spring rain, and dry, accumulated vegetation.
Burn Restrictions: The annual open burning season in Massachusetts runs from January 15th to May 1st, but local fire departments often pause burning due to high fire danger. You must call the Gardner Fire Department to check if permits are activated for the day and to ensure burning is allowed.
Dry Weather Alert: While some drought conditions in Worcester County improved in early April, the area saw one of its driest Februarys on record, creating a persistent, high-risk situation.
Precaution: Any spark can trigger rapid spread of fire, so caution is advised when using machinery, cooking, or disposing of smoking materials.
If you plan on any outdoor burning, please make sure to check the Gardner Fire Department’s burn permit status for that day.