Wildfire Near New York-Massachusetts Border Now 100% Contained

Wildfire Breaks Out in The Adirondacks

A wildfire seems to have broken out overnight on Saturday October 24th, 2026, near Indian Lake, New York.

Adirondack Lake Cabins, a rustic Adirondack Lodging resort, shared photos of the flames as they began to spread on social media:

There were reports on Tuesday October 27th, 2026, that the fire was partially contained. However, the flames then began to spread into Massachusetts.

Adirondack Wildfire Spreads into Massachusetts

According to Masslive.com, the wildfire which started in Berlin, New York made its way into Williamstown in Western Massachusetts.

The Williamstown Fire Department Fire Chief shared an update on Facebook.

Chief Diaz writes:

Tonight the fire is at approximately 200 acres, is approximately 50% contained and still poses no threat to structures. Personnel are working through the night to strengthen control lines.

Volunteer fire crews from New York State and Massachusetts were on hand to battle the blaze.

The Hancock MA Volunteer Fire Department headed out to help fight the blaze.

On social media they shared:

Hancock Fire spent the day alongside Williamstown Fire, Pownal Fire, Florida Fire, Adams forest wardens, and DCR attempting to assist in containing the forest fire coming up to the taconic crest from Berlin NY.

It's being reported that approximately 40 volunteer firefighters "worked through the day coming out of the woods at dark with plans to return in the morning."

New York - Massachusetts Wildfire 100% Contained

News 10 in Albany, New York is reporting that the Berlin Wildfire is now 100% contained.

According to News 10, authorities from Rensselaer County, the New York State DEC and from Western Massachusetts explained that the blaze was 100% contained by 7pm on Tuesday October 27th, 2026.

They report that while the fire is 100% contained the DEC will continue to "work on fire suppression overnight."

You can learn more about the fires and stay up to date by following Rensselaer County on social media: