Small Brush Fire Behind Mahar Pond

By Franklin County Now May 21, 2020 9:46 am

By JULIE CUNNINGHAM

Photo by Orange Fire Rescue

(Orange, MA) Last night around 8pm Orange Fire Rescue responded to a small brush fire behind Mahar Pond. The fire was quickly brought under control.

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