BOSTON - Almost all of Massachusetts will be under a red flag warning from 8 a.m. to 6 pm. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service declared, as conditions will make it harder to put out brush fires burning in the state. "A Red Flag Warning means that ...

On top of other things going on this week, Massachusetts is monitoring a “red flag warning,” weather-wise. That means the entire state is at risk for brush and wildfires through Friday, Nov. 8, due to dry conditions, warm temperatures and gusty winds.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of western Massachusetts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Brush fires continue to burn across Massachusetts: What preventative measures can be taken A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.

With another Red Flag Warning in our region on Friday, Massachusetts has issued a Major Drought Warning statewide.

A red flag warning was issued in Massachusetts on Friday after brush fires continued to burn through the state.

“A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions ... state fire officials said last Friday. Massachusetts had a total of about 200 reported wildland fires in October — a 1,200% spike from the average of 15 reported wildland fires each ...

On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for the whole state after an increase in outdoor fires and 22News is Working For You on how you can protect yourself and prevent these fires from happening.

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