Significant brush fires continue to burn across Massachusetts.

Hundreds of acres in the greater Boston area have already burned in the past week with new fires cropping up in the western and central parts of the state. In Massachusetts, an average of 15 wildland fires are reported each October. This year, the month’s total capped at about 200 — an increase of about 1,200% over the average, rivalling…

Fire crews are still keeping an eye on hot spots from several brush fires across Massachusetts.

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A Boston man has been arrested on charges related to a brush fire that damaged town-owned land in Milford, Massachusetts, Saturday morning.

There were 196 brush fires reported in the state this October, more than 10 times as many as the monthly average.

There were 196 brush fires reported in the state this October, more than 10 times as many as the monthly average, which is 15, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

As dry weather continues, firefighters are battling brush fires in Monson, Spencer, Middleton and other communities.

Friday’s weather did not help as crews continue to fight a brush fire that has scorched nearly 190 acres.

There were 196 brush fires reported in the state this October, more than 10 times as many as the monthly average, which is 15, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

Another warm afternoon is on tap, with temperatures returning to the mid to upper 70s again. It’s always great to get a few warm days this late in the season, but unfortunately, much of the region is dealing with drought conditions, which has led to numerous brush fires cropping up, especially over the past week.  Friday will be no different....