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Massive Mutual Aid Response Battles Deep-Seated Scrap Yard Fire in Westport
May 04, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS
1RN News Team,
Fall River, MA- Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a large scrap yard fire at 548 State Road in Westport, where crews faced challenging conditions while working to contain a deep-seated blaze.
According to the Fall River Firefighters, the incident prompted an extensive mutual aid response as fire companies operated at the scene for several hours.
Units assigned from Fall River included:
- Engine 9
- Engine 6
- Brush 1
- Car 3
Firefighters continued suppression operations as crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading throughout the scrap yard.