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.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
With the regular season approaching, it doesn't seem like the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are within striking distance of a new contract.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A man has been charged months after a deadly Boston Harbor boat crash the Suffolk County district attorney announced Tuesday.
Testimony in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial neared its end Tuesday as prosecutors called their final rebuttal witness.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
A man has been charged months after a deadly Boston Harbor boat crash the Suffolk County district attorney announced Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
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.
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.
With the regular season approaching, it doesn't seem like the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are within striking distance of a new contract.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2.
The New England Patriots have traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
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.