An exceptionally dry fall prompted the state to raise the drought level in Central and Northeast Massachusetts from mild to critical on Nov. 7. The critical region includes Harvard, and the ...

A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...

Brush fires have been breaking out around Rhode Island and Massachusetts in recent days, and with no immediate end to the drought conditions in sight, the risk level remains severe.

Though rain has fallen across New York in recent days and more precipitation is expected, climatologists predict the ...

Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...

Looks were deceiving today with abundant sunshine! Although at this point, it would be nice to see a rain cloud. We’ll take ...

LYNN — After sweeping across more than 400 acres over the weekend, the wildfire is still here, smoldering in the ground ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded most of the Berkshires to its heightened danger category, and no rainfall is in sight ...

Officials have issued red-flag fire warnings from New Jersey through Massachusetts, following weeks with minimal rain in the ...

Conditions in some northeast states are the driest they've been in nearly 120 years as numerous wildfires continue to burn.

BOSTON — Bay Staters should conserve water and avoid burning anything outdoors amid an “unprecedented” wildfire season that ...