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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.
Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning
Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning
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,
Massachusetts drought won't end with the long-awaited rain, but it will help
There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
Drought crisis in Massachusetts reaches worst level yet. Today’s rain will help but won’t end it.
For the first time since August 2022, parts of Massachusetts have reached the most urgent drought level — extreme drought — ...
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Massachusetts could get snow, ‘wintry weather’ around Thanksgiving, Black Friday
“There’s a chance for rain or snow, which looks like it could begin late on Thanksgiving and could go until Friday night.
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation says rainfall lowers brush fire ignition chance
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation said that the almost two inches of ...
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It's finally raining in Massachusetts. But it's not enough to end the drought.
Thursday's rain is a welcome sight. But experts warn it won't be enough to reverse the impact of two extremely dry months.
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RADAR: Much needed rain headed toward Massachusetts, and some snow
A "bomb cyclone" riding a long atmospheric river toward the West Coast is expected to bring more than a foot of rain to parts ...
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Where are fires burning in Massachusetts? See map of where fire are burning
As of this week, the U.S. Drought Monitor recently showed that dry conditions in Massachusetts keep getting worse. That's ...
Rainfall totals: Over 2 inches reported around New England as region sees first soaking rain in weeks
The region received anywhere from three-quarters of an inch to around 2 inches from Thursday morning until sunrise today.