Local fire departments urge caution amid brush fires
As fire departments work to control brush fires burning across Massachusetts, residents are strongly urged to help prevent these fires.
Where brush fires are burning in Massachusetts
Here is where fires are currently burning in Massachusetts, as of Monday morning: Cain Hill (Salem/Lynn) – 140 acres, 50% contained Middleton Pond (Middleton) – 188 acres, 70% contained Wolcott Hill/Blue Hills Reservation (Milton) – 4 acres, 70% contained Maple Meadow (Wilmington) – 10 acres, 70% contained
Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.
Local fire departments respond to brush fires as risk elevates
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings all week amidst dry conditions, heightened wind speeds and lower humidity. Several Fire Departments have responded to brush fires in the state including right here in western Massachusetts.
Firefighters across Massachusetts battle brush fires
Firefighters continue to battle brush fires across Massachusetts as the state experiences its first severe drought in two years.
As Massachusetts brush fires rage, suspect arrested for allegedly setting outdoor fire
The arrest came after officials placed fire bans across the state after it saw more than 100 brush fires over a week span that began in late October.
Several local burn bans issued following increase in brush fires
Burn bans were issued in Erie County, Harborcreek Township and Platea Borough following the number of brush fires throughout the weekend. Fairfield Hose Company Fire Chief Jim Hawryliw said this comes after copious amounts of brush fires over the last two to three days.
Red Flag warning issued for Massachusetts after increase in brush fires
On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for the whole state after an increase in outdoor fires and 22News is Working For You on how you can protect yourself and prevent these fires from happening.
Fire chief "puzzled" by Massachusetts residents ignoring burn ban amid brush fire danger
Fire officials across Massachusetts are pleading with residents to stop outdoor burning as brush fires​ continue to spread.
Brush fires continue to burn in Mass. Governor Healey joins fire officials in urging fire safety
Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle a rise in brush fires across the state as dry conditions continue.
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