Rensselaer County wildfire doubles in 24 hours, tops 50 acres

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Wildfire spreading through rural Rensselaer CountyA wildfire is spreading through rural Rensselaer County where crews continue to fight it. BERLIN, N.Y. (WNYT)- A wildfire in rural Rensselaer County has more than doubled in size and crews are using helicopters and ground teams to slow its spread. Firefighters on the ground and two New York State Police helicopters were on scene dropping water on the fire in a remote area near Madison Hollow Road in the town of Berlin on Monday, October 26. NewsChannel 13 learned the wildfire was estimated at more than 50 acres and had spread into Berkshire County. Teams from New York, Vermont and Massachusetts were working together to contain the flames. The state said no homes were at risk, but asked people to avoid the Crest Trail south of State Hig