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Where the wildfires are in eastern Massachusetts

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Where the wildfires are in eastern Massachusetts

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CANTON – Firefighters are battling a brush fire on Randolph Street in dry and windy conditions across the state.

Firefighters from Canton, Norwood, Sharon and Randolph were on scene Monday at the brush fire burning near Reservoir Pond.

A drone unit from the state fire department was also deployed to help firefighters locate hot spots. The fire started on Sunday and reignited on Monday.

On the north coast, firefighters continued to battle bushfires on Monday that have scorched nearly 400 hectares of land.

According to Patriot Ledger news partner WCVB, Air National Guard helicopters continued to use water drops Monday to try to put out the fire that was burning in Salem and Lynn. Smoke from the fire was visible as far away as the Prudential Tower in Boston.

More: Check out our wildfire tracking map and database. Current information

Where are there wildfires in Massachusetts?

The Salem wildfire that has spread to Lynn is the largest and starts Saturday evening.

It's not the only fire that broke out in Massachusetts over the weekend. A brush fire in Millbury killed a woman Saturday evening, and a brush fire broke out along I-95 in Weston on Sunday.

There were also wildfires in the state last week, including one in Sutton.

Why is it still smoky in Boston? What you should know about fires and air quality concerns

Is Massachusetts in a drought?

According to Mass.gov, the northeastern and central regions of the state are experiencing a “mild drought.”

Where in the country is there the highest risk of bushfires?

AccuWeather stated in a news release that “there is a risk of wildfires in parts of 46 of the 48 contiguous states this week. The only states not on the map that are at increased wildfire risk are Arizona and Maine.”

Why was it so dry in the Northeast?

AccuWeather stated that this was due in part to the region's unseasonably warm temperatures, noting, “More than two dozen daily record temperatures have been broken across the Northeast so far (last) week.” The Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Philadelphia and Washington, DC, was remarkably dry.

How to protect yourself from the risk of forest fires

According to the American Red Cross, the following steps should be taken to prevent a possible wildfire:

  • Make a campfire or campfire only in a fire pit.
  • Never leave a fire unattended.
  • Always make sure your fire is completely out before you leave.
  • Dispose of used matches and cigarette butts in a closed container or cup of water.
  • Burn yard waste or trash only in a 50-gallon barrel or fire pit.
  • Do not burn easily combustible items, including paper or cloth soaked in oil or gasoline.
  • Do not park a hot car or other machine on dry grass.
  • Do not spill gasoline or motor oil on grass or other plants.
  • Make sure tractors, ATVs and equipment used in forested areas have spark arrestors.

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