The crews received a call around 13.00 and fought the fire for more than seven hours. The scene was cleared around 8:30 p.m., according to the Milton Fire Department. Many communities were called in to fight the blaze, including Braintree, Canton, Milton, Quincy, Sharon, Dover and Norfolk. The Massachusetts Military Police assisted and tank trucks were introduced to assist the firefighting. No injuries were reported. According to the Canton Fire Department, the fire itself was mostly in the Quincy / Braintree area of the state park. The causes of the fire are not known at this time. Boston-based NBC10 and NECN meteorologists have warned that dry and windy weather in New England this weekend could set fire to the entire southern part of the region. The main cause of fires in New England is discarded cigarettes and brush burning. Located just minutes from downtown Boston, Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham and Milton to Randolph, offering year-round enjoyment to outdoor enthusiasts.
