A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of western Massachusetts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Brush fires continue to burn across Massachusetts: What preventative measures can be taken A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.

With another Red Flag Warning in our region on Friday, Massachusetts has issued a Major Drought Warning statewide.

On top of other things going on this week, Massachusetts is monitoring a “red flag warning,” weather-wise. That means the entire state is at risk for brush and wildfires through Friday, Nov. 8, due to dry conditions, warm temperatures and gusty winds.

A red flag warning was issued in Massachusetts on Friday after brush fires continued to burn through the state.

On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for the whole state after an increase in outdoor fires and 22News is Working For You on how you can protect yourself and prevent these fires from happening.

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Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes

Dry conditions have persisted and with no rain in the immediate forecast, several Massachusetts communities are dealing with significant brush fires.According to the Department of Fire Services, as of Monday there have been 106 brush and wildland fires reported over the last week.