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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.
More rain needed to end wildfire danger in Mass.
Thursday's rain may help prevent new fires in Massachusetts, but it'll take more of a soaking to get the state out of the danger zone when it comes to the already burning wildfires.
Wildfires rage in Massachusetts and New York, rain offers hope
"This much-needed rain will help alleviate ongoing wildfires and current drought conditions, with up to two inches of rain expected in the Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Capital Regions," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. New York State remains under a burn ban until Nov. 30 due to the increased fire risk.
Massachusetts wildfire burns at Blue Hills Reservation. Here's what to know today
A major brush fire erupted at Blue Hills Reservation on Monday night, and crews continued to battle the blaze Tuesday. The fire sparked Monday night near Houghton's Pond and quickly grew to more than 40 acres off Hillside Street, according to Wicked Local partner WCVB Channel 5.
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,
Fire chief reassures kids near 1,100-acre wildfire in Massachusetts: "It's gonna be safe."
A Massachusetts fire chief wants children near the Great Barrington wildfire to know that everything is going to be OK.
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Fires in Massachusetts cause 5 towns to declare a state of emergency. Here's where
Five towns have declared a state of emergency. They include Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers.
Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as Northeast wildfire outbreak persists
Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...
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 ...
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5 takeaways as firefighters battle widespread wildfires in Mass.
With rain in the forecast, we may finally see an end to the wildfires that have burned in Massachusetts this fall. Here are ...
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 ...
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Butternut Fire continues to smolder through the rain; officials estimate 1,200 acres have burned
Firefighters are continuing to battle a massive wildfire in and around Great Barrington, Massachusetts burning since Monday.
Ongoing Massachusetts wildfires strain local fire departments
Massachusetts wildfires are overwhelming local fire departments, stretching resources thin as crews battle blazes in Lynn and ...
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 ...