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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.
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 from the Butternut Forest Fire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, said the Union Vale Fire Department in Dutchess County.
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.
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.
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.
Ongoing Massachusetts wildfires strain local fire departments
Massachusetts wildfires are overwhelming local fire departments, stretching resources thin as crews battle blazes in Lynn and Middleton, with mutual aid maxed out.
Wildfires continue across Massachusetts; more than 550 acres burned
Firefighters continued to battle brush fires throughout the state over the weekend, including an ongoing wildfire in Lynn and a two-alarm blaze that ignited Sunday afternoon in Gloucester.
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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Ski Butternut, Massachusetts, has turned on its snow guns as a fire looms outside its boundaries.