Crews knock down barn fire in Freetown

Road closed in Freetown due to fire

FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) — The Freetown Police Department said that a road has been closed due to a structure fire. A fire in the area of Locust Street and Kevin Drive has closed Locust Street. The department advised residents to seek alternate routes. In addition, several departments were providing mutual aid to the Freetown Fire Department. Categories: Massachusetts, News

Crews knock down barn fire in Freetown

FREETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) -- A massive barn fire broke out on Locust Street in Freetown Saturday afternoon. Fire Chief Harrie Ashley said this happened at 5 p.m. Crews were met with a barn engulfed in flames. Windy weather conditions carried flames throughout the barn, according to Ashley, which posed a challenge for firefighters. The barn is considered a total loss. In a post on social media, the fire department said all the large animals were abl…

6 towns race to assist Freetown firefighters in massive structure fire

"Just before 5pm this evening A resident at 19 Locust St. Reported their barn was on fire. A full department response was issued and Station 3 was staffed with the duty crew of 3. While en route, the officer of Engine 3 was advised that the police were reporting a large barn in the rear of the re

Freetown, Berkley, Lakeville, Dartmouth, Rochester, Westport fire departments battled flames, winds in blaze that left animals deceased

Several local fire departments battled flames and the elements to extinguish a blaze that killed animals. According to the Freetown Fire Department, just before 5:00 p.m., a resident at 19 locust Street reported their barn was on fire. A full department response was issued and Station 3 was staffed with the duty crew of 3. […]