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 without significant rainfall, Connecticut got a widespread dousing Wednesday night and Thursday. It's expected to help beat back brush fires.

Crews continue to battle brush fires in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is under a red flag warning​ as the state continues to see an unprecedented number of 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

Even though rain is expected in the coming days, this historic drought has caused a slew of brush fires across the five boroughs. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker joins PIX11 to discuss the recent drought warning announced by Mayor Eric Adams and the department’s response to the rapidly growing fires.

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.

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,

Thursday's rain is a welcome sight for crews battling dozens of brush fires across Massachusetts. While the rain is helpful, it's not entirely wiping out the wildfire threat.