Massachusetts surpasses 400 brush fires this month

Map shows brush fires growing in Massachusetts as drought continues
NORTH ANDOVER - Some brush fires burning in Massachusetts grew rapidly on Tuesday as the state waits another day for much-needed rain to make a dent in the ongoing severe drought. "Few new starts today across the state,
Massachusetts surpasses 400 brush fires this month as drought continues
(WPRI) — Dangerously dry conditions have put fire departments across Massachusetts on high alert over the past couple of months, as the Commonwealth contends with an unprecedented number of brush fires. Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ Jake ...
Massachusetts Man Arrested in Connection to Setting a Series of Brush Fires
These Red Flag Warnings for fire have been given for all of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Red Flag Warnings are given when there is either a currently ongoing wildfire or fire conditions are expected to occur in the next 24 hours.
Man intentionally set series of Massachusetts brush fires, police say
A 72-year-old was arrested after police say he intentionally set several brush fires in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Most of Massachusetts now in ‘critical’ drought as water levels continue to fall
Aside from the Cape and the Islands, all of Massachusetts is now experiencing a “critical” drought — one step away from emergency drought — in response to months of historically dry conditions this fall.
Most of Massachusetts in critical drought, as brush fires smolder
Nearly all of Massachusetts is in a critical drought — one step away from an emergency — after months with little rainfall, the state announced Tuesday. The drought has led to brush fires erupting all over the state,
‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Firefighters battle brush fire in the Blue Hills Reservation
The brush fire was about 40 acres wide and only 10 percent contained Monday night, according to a spokesperson for the ...
Large brush fire burns in Massachusetts
A large brush fire continues to burn in Milton, Massachusetts, some 10 miles south of Boston. The fire, which sparked Monday, ...
Blue Hills brush fire sends smoke into surrounding Massachusetts towns
A new brush fire has developed in the Blue Hills State Reservation, sending smoke into surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Brush fire smoke can aggravate respiratory problems. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The fires flaring up amid a historic drought produce acrid smoke that can carry aggravating pollutants, including fine ...
Parts of Blue Hills Reservation closed as crews continue to battle brush fire
The closure extends from a three-way stop sign at Blue Hill River Road to the intersection of Unquity and Chickatawbut roads, ...
Massachusetts fire crews battle large brush fire at Blue Hills Reservation
(WJAR) — Fire crews were battling hot spots from a large brush fire in Milton, Massachusetts on Tuesday. The fire began near ...
Brush fire risk remains elevated in CT ahead of rain Wednesday night, weather service says
More than 2 inches of rain is expected to fall on Connecticut starting Wednesday night, but the risk of fire remains high ...
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Massachusetts surpasses 400 brush fires this month
Dangerously dry conditions have put fire departments across Massachusetts on high alert over the past couple of months, ...