All lanes of 495 north shut down in Middleboro due to brush fire in the median
All lanes on 495 northbound have been shut down in Middleboro due to a brush fire in the median.
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All lanes on 495 northbound have been shut down in Middleboro due to a brush fire in the median.
The height of the towers allows fire officials to spot smoke early, so that ground crews have a fighting chance.
The Massachusetts Forest Fire Control Program has 42 towers staffed due to dozens of wildfires. WBZ-TV’s Christina Hager reports.
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Crews worked for most of the day trying to extinguish the blaze.
No damages or injuries were reported.
The shocking, scorched damage from wind-fueled flames in Attleboro, Burlington, and Weston, is giving a glimpse of the brush fire season ahead.
Two fires burned in Weston Friday afternoon, garnering a massive firefighter response.
WBZ TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
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A brush fire in Boxford over the weekend was sparked by embers from a woodstove that reignited.
Breakheart Reservation in Saugus is partially reopening today following brush fires.
Watch a helicopter drop water on the Breakheart Reservation fire in Saugus.
Despite recent rain, the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus is still burning Tuesday night.
Lynn firefighters are getting a bird's-eye view of the large-scale brush fires in Lynn Woods Reservation.
Firefighters are using drones to help battle brush fires in Lynn. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The fire chief said it's the most extensive brush fire he's seen in his career. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Boxboro warned residents that smoke in the area is from a Marlboro fire.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A brush fire in Townsend is expected to burn for several more days.
A brush fire along Route 2 stopped traffic in Leominster.
A massive brush fire in White Mountain National Forest that started Monday is now fully contained.
Part of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire is closed as crews continued working Wednesday night to contain a 48-acre brush fire in White Mountain National Forest.
Crews on Tuesday were battling an estimated 45-acre brush fire in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.
A 67-year-old man has been charged after allegedly kidnapping and raping a door-to-door saleswoman in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.
It was a picture-perfect day as thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge bikers rode into the Mass. Maritime Academy for day one of the ride.
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
A 67-year-old man has been charged after allegedly kidnapping and raping a door-to-door saleswoman in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.
It was a picture-perfect day as thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge bikers rode into the Mass. Maritime Academy for day one of the ride.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.