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.
Massachusetts wildfire smoke to hit Dutchess County
A wildfire is expected to affect air quality in Dutchess County, firefighters and state officials said. Smoke is spreading from the Butternut Forest Fire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, said the Union Vale Fire Department in Dutchess County.
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.
Forecasted rain a welcome relief to those feeling the effects from wildfire smoke in Massachusetts
As rain is in the forecast for much of Massachusetts on Thursday, those on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley are welcoming the relief from the wildfire smoke that's been heavy for them this week.
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 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,
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