Danvers Crews Extinguish 'Sizable' Brush Fire Behind High School

DANVERS, MA — A rash of brush fires across Massachusetts on Tuesday included a "sizable outside fire in the wooded area behind Danvers High School," that crews worked to contain well into the evening.

Danvers fire said crews were required to enter the woods from both the rear of the high school and from Wenham Street. About one mile of hose was used before the fire was brought under control.

"Due to nightfall and the danger posed by several burned trees beginning to fall, at approximately 9 p.m. the decision was made to discontinue operations for the evening," Danvers fire said. "The majority of fire had been extinguished and the remaining hot spots did not pose a hazard of spreading beyond the already burned area."

Danvers fire said crews were to check the area on Wednesday morning for any remaining hot spots requiring more attention.

Crews from Salem, Middleton and MA Fire Control 5-1 responded to the scene, while Peabody, Topsfield and Hamilton provided station coverage. Atlantic Ambulance and Rehab Five also provided assistance and hydration on a warm and dry night.

"Thank you to all agencies involved for their assistance," Danvers fire said. "Of course, thank you to our wonderful emergency dispatchers here in Danvers for always handling every incident with competence, compassion, and professionalism.

"We couldn't do it without them."

The fire occurred hours after a brush fire in Beverly burned near Beverly Hospital.

Another "red flag warning" was issued across the state on Wednesday as dry and windy conditions persist.

Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)