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,

Crews continue to battle brush fires in Massachusetts

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.

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

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.

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,