Main Street in Holyoke back open after a brush fire

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers were asked to avoid a section of downtown Holyoke Sunday evening as crews put out a brush fire.

According to the Holyoke Fire Department, crews were sent to the area of Main Street at Springdale Park for a brush fire. The room was closed in both directions to Papineau Street but has since reopened.

The fire department put out what was called “a sizable brush and timber fire” in that area.

According to Captain David Rex, there were no injuries, however, the fire did spread to two garages.

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