Severe drought fueling wildfire crisis in western North America
Severe drought is fueling dozens of wildfires across western North America, and some areas are declaring states of emergency. CBS News' Carissa Lawson reports.
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Severe drought is fueling dozens of wildfires across western North America, and some areas are declaring states of emergency. CBS News' Carissa Lawson reports.
After all the snow that fell in Massachusetts this winter, how could the state possibly still be in a drought to start spring?
By the end of this month, many of the highest elevations in Vermont and New Hampshire are likely to be at or near peak color.
After an intense heat wave earlier this week, officials from the Bridgewater water department have issued a full water ban on outdoor usage.
There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
In Cambridge, the city is asking residents to change their daily habits.
A brush fire in North Andover melted the siding off of a house on Saturday.
WBZ-TV meteorologists Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen discuss drought conditions leading to brush fire concerns in Massachusetts, another shot at record warm temperatures and a potential hurricane for the Gulf of Mexico.
The drought in Massachusetts could be a sign that there might be significantly less snow coming this winter
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
In the last 7 days, the area of "extreme drought" dropped from 38% to just under 9%.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The drought and restrictions are now impacting local businesses.
The drought and restrictions are now impacting local businesses. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Experts say rodents looking for water will now be trying even harder to get into homes. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher reports.
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
The significant lack of rain and hot temperatures has led to a statewide drought.
Weekend weather; Watering bans; Tax rebates for Mass.; Memorial for murdered teen
Farmers need rain, and a lot of it, to keep from losing their crops as they approach the end of summer harvest. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The drought has been brutal on lawns and plants, but there are some things you can do to keep them viable.
The lack of rain is forcing more communities to impose water bans.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
This week, Gloucester Stage will launch a world premiere play, "Dalloway: First Love".
The intensely watched trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children before attempting to take her own life, is shedding light on maternal mental health.
A lifeguard was dragged underwater by a shark over the weekend at a Scarborough, Maine, beach.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
Lindsay Clancy's first psychiatrist was back on the witness stand at her murder trial Monday.
A lifeguard was dragged underwater by a rescue device over the weekend at a Scarborough, Maine beach, according to Scarborough Police.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
The search for a missing man in Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts ended Monday after his body was found.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
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.
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.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
Two straight losses haven't done much to dampen the excitement around Fenway Park.
The Red Sox led late but couldn't hold on, falling to the Athletics and losing the series finale at Fenway Park.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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.