Crime & Safety
Large Fire In Swansea On Locust Street
Swansea firefighters fought a large brush fire on Locust Street Monday afternoon.
SWANSEA, MA — A large brush fire broke out in Swansea by Locust Street Monday afternoon, drawing firefighters from multiple surrounding communities. No injuries were immediately reported.
The fire broke out around 3 p.m. Dry weather and brisk winds of 10-15 mph helped spread the flames. The fire broke out in the area of 289 Locust St. near The Ice Cream Barn.
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MA | SWANSEA | BRUSH FIRE | 289 LOCUST ST | SEVERAL DEPTS WORKING LARGE BRUSH, MULTI TREES CUT DOWN TO ASSIST, M/A TO SCENE @SwanseaFD
— RIBNS (@RIBNS) March 6, 2017
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— Swansea Fire (@SwanseaFD) March 6, 2017
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