Massachusetts to send second crew of Firefighters to help fight Canadian wildfires

A second crew of Massachusetts Wildlands Firefighters will be sent up to Quebec on Wednesday to help fight wildfires.

• Jul 4, 2023

Should you wear masks for air pollution? Experts share ways to protect yourself.

Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.

• Jun 28, 2023

Massachusetts firefighters head to Canada to fight wildfires in Quebec

Firefighters with the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) were in Carlisle for a send-off Thursday before they headed to Canada to help fight wildfires in Quebec.

• Jun 15, 2023

Massachusetts firefighters headed to Canada to fight wildfires in Quebec

WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.

• Jun 15, 2023

Wildfire smoke from Canada creates hazy sky over Boston

SkyEye video shows Boston draped in smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Ontario.

• Jun 6, 2023

DCR fire tower operators on alert amid dry conditions

The Massachusetts Forest Fire Control Program has 42 towers staffed due to dozens of wildfires. WBZ-TV’s Christina Hager reports.

• Apr 11, 2023

Smoky skies could bring 'extra special' sunset, followed by full moon

Friday night's sunset and nearly full moon have a chance to be extra special.

• Sep 9, 2022

'Suspicious' Lynn Woods fires sending smoke into neighboring towns

"Suspicious" fires burning in the Lynn Woods are sending smoke into surrounding cities and towns.

• Aug 19, 2022

Massachusetts National Guard activated to help fight Rockport brush fire

WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.

• Aug 18, 2022