Structure fire closes roads on East and Brookfield Street in Ludlow
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A structure fire was put out by Ludlow fire crews early Sunday morning on the corner of East Street and Brookfield street, resulting in temporary lane and road closures.
Two-alarm fire put out on Pondview Drive in Amherst
The Ludlow Police Department and Fire Department responded to a structure fire around midnight on Sunday in the area of East and Brookfield Streets, and the road was closed during the time in which the fire was being put out so that crews could work safely.
The Belchertown Fire Department said that crews provided station coverage in Ludlow until approximately 3:12 a.m.
Ludlow police said the road is now open, but Eversource gas will be at the location of the fire for eight hours. The roadway will be reduced to one lane as a result.
Drivers are urged to use caution and take alternate routes if possible.
22News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
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