Did rain put out the wildfires in Massachusetts? Here's what fire officials are saying.
BOXFORD - Massachusetts finally got some long-awaited rain on Thursday, but was it enough to douse the wildfires that have been burning for weeks in the state? Here's a look at what local fire departments and state fire officials are saying about where firefighting efforts stand.
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.
State of Emergency Declared in Massachusetts
Five towns in Massachusetts have declared a state of emergency because of fires raging across the region. Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover and Danvers announced on Tuesday that their towns will be implementing emergency measures.
5 Mass. towns declare state of emergency over ongoing brush fires
Five Massachusetts towns have declared a state of emergency due to the continued fire activity across the state. Town officials in Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers announced that a state of emergency has been declared in their communities as of Thursday.
Massachusetts towns declare emergency amid wildfires
North Andover and Middleton declare emergencies as wildfires burn over 500 acres, straining resources. Firefighters urge caution during Thanksgiving.
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Fires in Massachusetts cause 5 towns to declare a state of emergency. Here's where
Five towns have declared a state of emergency. They include Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers.
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Large 220 acre brush fire burning in Boxford State Forest. Watch aerial video
A large, 100-plus acre brush fire popped up Sunday and is continuing to burn in Boxford State Forest in northern ...
Brush fire underway at Boxford State Forest
Reports of an active brush fire are currently ongoing at the Boxford State Forrest. Boxford Fire Department, alongside crews ...
Brush fire in Boxford State Forest grows to 126 acres, fire officials say
A new brush fire has broken out in the Boxford State Forest Monday amid continuing drought conditions, and residents are being warned to stay away from the area, officials said.
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Butternut wildfire grows to nearly 1,400 acres in Great Barrington
The fire in Great Barrington has now grown to nearly 1,400 acres on East Mountain. The approximately 1 ¼” of rain over the ...
Here's where the biggest brush fires are burning in Massachusetts amid a red flag warning
Massachusetts is under a red flag warning​ as the state continues to see an unprecedented number of brush fires.
Rain is welcome sight in Mass. as wildfires burn, reservoir levels drop
Thursday's rain is a welcome sight for crews battling dozens of brush fires across Massachusetts. A fire in Blue Hills ...