11/20/2024

The Entire State of Massachusetts Falls under Red Flag Warnings

The northeast wildfire outbreak persists

The entire state of Massachusetts was under red flag warnings Tuesday as new wildfires broke out across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought.

With record dry conditions throughout the Northeast, fires ignited near a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia and in a state park south of Boston.

One of the biggest blazes that ignited Monday was the Hainesport Fire east of Philadelphia. At one point, 20 structures were threatened; however, firefighters managed to stop the flames from advancing toward homes, officials said. The fire was 50 percent contained Tuesday after burning 40 acres of woodland, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

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