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Wildfires continue across Massachusetts

Boston 25 News on MSN · 2d

Red Flag Warning remains in place as 150 wildfires continue to burn in Massachusetts

A Red Flag Warning remains in place Tuesday as brush fires continue to smolder across Massachusetts. Firefighters are on high alert and at the ready to respond to any flare-ups as windy, bone-dry conditions persist.

The Boston Globe · 2d

Wildfires continue across Massachusetts; more than 550 acres burned

Firefighters continued to battle brush fires throughout the state over the weekend, including an ongoing wildfire in Lynn and a two-alarm blaze that ignited Sunday afternoon in Gloucester.

Wicked Local · 3d

Where are wildfires burning in Massachusetts? Here's what to know.

Mass.gov stated that there were 203 brush fires in Massachusetts during the month of October, which is an increase of about 1,200% over the average. Typically, there are only about 15 brush fires in October.

New Jersey issues drought warning

Berkshire Eagle · 6h

The threat of wildfires is growing as drought is now rated ‘severe’ in most of the Berkshires

The U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded most of the Berkshires to its heightened danger category, and no rainfall is in sight for Western Massachusetts through next week.

New Jersey declares drought warning amid wildfire threat

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a drought warning and mentioned that the state might enforce mandatory water restrictions if the situation continues.

Morning Call PA · 1d

New Jersey issues drought warning as youth is charged with starting wildfire

New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning Wednesday, and authorities revealed they’ve charged a youth with starting one of many wildfires that has plagued the state in recent

6h

A smoldering wildfire shuts down the vast Lynn Woods for the foreseeable future

LYNN — After sweeping across more than 400 acres over the weekend, the wildfire is still here, smoldering in the ground ...

WWLP Springfield on MSN1d

Brushfire risk persists in Massachusetts

Despite the cooler weather, elevated wildfire risk continues for all of Massachusetts. 22News spoke to the Monson Fire ...

1don MSN

Ongoing Massachusetts wildfires strain local fire departments

Massachusetts wildfires are overwhelming local fire departments, stretching resources thin as crews battle blazes in Lynn and ...

11h

Severe drought declared for much of Massachusetts, part of Rhode Island

The latest drought monitor shows a big expansion of severe drought across Massachusetts and far northern Rhode Island.

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Gov. Healey urges water conservation during Massachusetts wildfires

Bay Staters should conserve water whenever possible and avoid burning anything outdoors amid an “unprecedented” wildfire ...

2don MSN

'We need it to fight fires': Gov. Healey asks Massachusetts to conserve water

TODAY, GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY THANKING FIRE CHIEFS AND FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEIR WORK IN MIDDLETON IN NORTH REDDING, WHERE A ...

11h

Severe drought area in Massachusetts more than doubles for 2nd straight week

More than two-thirds of Massachusetts is now in a severe drought, the latest U. S. Drought Monitor report showed.

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