Concerns rise as drought continues in Massachusetts
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor that came out Thursday shows just about all of western Massachusetts in the Severe Drought ...
Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
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The threat of wildfires is growing as drought is now rated ‘severe’ in most of the Berkshires
The U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded most of the Berkshires to its heightened danger category, and no rainfall is in sight ...
Charges filed in connection with wildfires as Northeast faces historic dry spell
The fires in the Northeast haven't caused major evacuations, but a Connecticut firefighter died battling a wildfire last ...
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Fire weather forecast: What’s the risk level right now?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brush fires have been breaking ... which includes the use of fire pits, charcoal grills, and any devices that could emit sparks or flames. In Massachusetts, residents are ...
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A DNRT reserve is 'back to normal' after a string of brush fires hit Dartmouth
The other two brush fires at DNRT properties took place at the ... under Section 10.10.2 of the Massachusetts Comprehensive ...
Wildfires burning on both coasts; Amtrak service disrupted in Northeast
The Mountain Fire has swallowed homes in Southern California, while multiple fires are popping up on the East Coast.
Healey asks Massachusetts to conserve water amid drought
Attleboro has already declared a Water Conservation Emergency and they are now working to bring more water in. City officials ...
State tracking four brush fires in western Massachusetts
State officials are now providing a detailed breakdown of 15 active fires in our state, including four in western ...
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State environmental officials ask MetroWest residents to conserve water. Here's why
The state's energy and environmental affairs secretary has declared a critical drought in the central and northeast regions ...
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‘Just use common sense’: Gov. Maura Healey warns public about brush fire risk
MIDDLETON, MASS. (WHDH) - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey visited a firefighter command post in Middleton Tuesday morning to oversee brush fire operations. Brush fires have been burning in the region ...