In pictures: The Mattapoisett bonfire
Aug 15, 2011
BY MATT CAMARA
Pre-bonfire. BY MATT CAMARA
Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray kicks off the bonfire. BY MATT CAMARA
The fire spread quickly, engulfing the entire pile. BY MATT CAMARA
A fireman snaps a quick photo with his cellphone. BY MATT CAMARA
Firemen watch on as the fire continues. BY MATT CAMARA
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A large crowd assembled to watch the fire. BY ERIK FOX
Christopher Barnewolt, a Mattapoisett summer resident, looks on as the bonfire dies down. BY MATT CAMARA
Mattapoisett harbor was lit up as the town held its annual bonfire at 8 p.m. at the Town Beach on Saturday night. Originally planned as part of Heritage Days, the original August 6 bonfire was cancelled due to high winds and rescheduled.
Check out our pictures in the sidebar on the left to see this blazing-hot event.
