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....

The brush fire danger remains high on Friday, as red flag warnings have been issued across southern New England.

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The warm temperatures and strong winds on Friday will only intensify brush fire conditions across Massachusetts.

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Drier conditions Friday will make it even hard to try and extinguish the brush fires that have been burning across Massachusetts for several days. And the smoke is clearly making it harder for many people to breathe. The brush fires continue to add to the poor air quality conditions, prompting officials to issue red flag warnings for most of the…

We’re still holding on to the warm temperatures to close out the week. A cold front will cross by midday, but we’re starting mild and we’re keeping the westerly wind intact. That wind will be gusty, so this may not be a great day for leaf cleanup. More importantly, fire danger increases again thanks to the breeze and the...

Temperatures will remain warm on Friday, in the mid to high 70s, while the brush fire danger and drought conditions remain high.

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The temperature was high and so were spirits for Halloween 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts. Here’s what it was like in the Witch City.

For Halloween in the Witch City, the crowds weren’t spooked by the brush fires that have smoldered nearby. That’s because the weather couldn’t be more perfect for the pinnacle of “Haunted Happenings” in Salem, Massachusetts. Creepy costumed visitors flooded the streets of downtown Salem despite the smoke in the air, which might have kept some witches from flying in...