None Injured in Harpin Turn Car Fire

Staff Reports 10:01AM / Friday, October 24, 2025Print Story | Email Story

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Emergency crews responded to a fully engulfed vehicle fire near the Hairpin Turn in Clarksburg late Thursday evening.

According to Nick Mantello of North Adams 911, The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m., drawing a multi-agency response from the North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company, and Northern Berkshire EMS.

Mantello, who was on scene, confirmed all occupants were safely out of the vehicle and reported no injuries. North Adams Fire personnel arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze within minutes of reaching the scene. While there was an initial concern regarding overhead utility wires, authorities confirmed they sustained no damage.

The roadway remained closed to traffic for approximately one hour while crews secured the area.

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Clarksburg Neighbors Raise Concerns Over River Road Bridge Closure

Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Tuesday, August 04, 2026

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The select board welcomed representatives from MassDOT to discuss the closure of River Road as a temporary bridge is installed.

During the regular select board meeting Monday, residents shared their fears and anxieties about the closure, including access, road conditions, heavier traffic and speed enforcement.

"We appreciate the open communication, the support, the outreach," said Francisca Heming, MassDOT Highway District 1 Office Director. "That has been important because this is a critical route, and we can't fool around with safety."

MassDOT announced the closure of River Road (Route 8) over the North Branch of the Hoosic River near the intersection of East Road to facilitate the installation of a temporary bridge over the existing Red Mills Bridge, following a bridge inspection that resulted in the failure of the 66-year-old bridge.

The closure will begin Monday, Aug. 10.

Heming said the road will be closed for two months, during which traffic will be detoured via Walker Street and East Road:

Northbound Detour: Route 8 North, Henderson Road, East Road, Daniels Road, Walker Street, Union Street, Route 8

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