brush fires, Massachusetts

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,
After weeks of drought, rain hitting CT now could help with brush fires across region, officials say
After weeks without significant rainfall, Connecticut got a widespread dousing Wednesday night and Thursday. It's expected to help beat back brush fires.
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.
Crews continue to battle brush fires in Massachusetts
Crews continue to battle brush fires in Massachusetts
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.
Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast
Fire officials cross their fingers for rain as brush fires burn in Georgetown, Lynnfield
Heavy smoke could be seen over a wooded area in Georgetown Wednesday, amid ongoing brushfires across Massachusetts.Officials are hoping that the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Firefighters feeling the impacts of brush fires across Connecticut
Across Connecticut, fire officials are feeling the impacts of the dry season that has led to dozens of brush fires across the state. “For us in the fire service, it’s like pins and needles every day we wake up,
Massachusetts surpasses 400 brush fires this month as drought continues
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.
Rain aids crews in battling Massachusetts brush fires
Rain offers relief to crews battling widespread brush fires in Massachusetts, with emergency measures in place as fires threaten resources and safety.
Rain is welcome sight for crews battling Massachusetts brush fires
Thursday's rain is a welcome sight for crews battling dozens of brush fires across Massachusetts. A fire in Blue Hills Reservation has charred about 50 acres and is about 50% contained. Hillside Street from Blue Hill River Road to Unquity and Chickatawbut roads is closed,
Brush Fires Burn in East County with One Leading to Brief Evacuation Order
Firefighters were battling two brush fires in East County Wednesday, with one prompting a brief evacuation order. The first ...
FDNY creates task force, will use drones in fight against rash of brush fires
The creation of the task force comes as numerous brush fires have plague the city, Long Island and the state in recent weeks.
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'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
“These are very treacherous conditions for our firefighters." New York City's fire department said it responded to 229 ...
MUST SEE: Large brush fires in woods near New Jersey homes
In the Must See video above, a brush fire burned feet away from suburban cul-de-sacs and businesses in Hainesport, New Jersey ...
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Brush fires continue to crop up in New England amid dry and breezy conditions
With dry conditions set to persist in Massachusetts on Tuesday, fire crews are battling stubborn brush fires that continue to crop up around the state. One of those fires is at the Blue Hills ...
Brush fire breaks out near Jamacha; evacuations lifted as crews stop progress
Cal Fire crews are fighting a brush fire that broke out along State Route 94 near Jamacha Wednesday afternoon. The fire, ...
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US: Millar Fire Erupts In San Diego’s East County, Prompting Evacuation
A brush fire broke out in San Diego's East County on Wednesday afternoon, November 20. The fire, dubbed the Millar Fire, ...