Get unlimited access to Bruins cup coverage - Just 99¢

The Boston Globe

Metro

Boston.com

Peabody mulch fire sends smoke drifting over highway; State Police close highway ramp

By Alli Knothe

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  February 06, 2012

A mulch fire in Peabody that was emitting dense clouds of smoke is no longer limiting visibility on nearby highways, State Police said this afternoon. The fire at a business on Farm Avenue that stores wood and mulch was under control by late afternoon, a Peabody fire dispatcher said. No one was injured. At the request of the Peabody Fire Department, State Police said, troopers closed the Interstate 95 southbound ramp to Route 128 northbound in Peabody. By about 3:45 p.m., the ramp had reopened, State Police said.

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help

  • Phone

    888-MY-GLOBE

    Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon

  • Chat

    Start a chat

    Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

  • E-mail

    support@bostonglobe.com