Fires

I-95 exit reopened after brush fire, apparent fire seen burning in Bedford

Footage from the scene along Route 3 in Bedford showed flames burning near the road

Firefighters responding to an apparent brush fire near Route 3 in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
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Firefighters responding to an apparent brush fire near Route 3 in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 18, 2025.

At least one brush fire was burning along a highway in the Bedford, Massachusetts, area on Friday.

Smoke could be seen rising from the woods near Route 3 and another road, and fire trucks were pulled over by the side of Route 3.

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Firefighters could be seen trying to spray down the blaze. A highway ramp was shut down as well.

Flames burning next to a road in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
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Flames burning next to a road in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 18, 2025.

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Interstate 95 south's exit 50A, which connects to Route 3, was closed due to a brush fire, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, but has since reopened.

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