5 Mass. towns declare state of emergency

State of Emergency Declared in Massachusetts
Five towns in Massachusetts have declared a state of emergency because of fires raging across the region.
Fires in Massachusetts cause 5 towns to declare a state of emergency. Here's where
Five towns have declared a state of emergency. They include Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers. More than 500 acres were scorched during a blaze this week at Boxford State Forest.
5 Mass. towns declare state of emergency over ongoing brush fires
Five Massachusetts towns have declared a state of emergency due to the continued fire activity across the state. Town officials in Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers announced that a state of emergency has been declared in their communities as of Thursday.
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In the Boxford State Forest on Thursday, crews were out in the wet weather digging out hotspots on the trails. The fire has burned more than 500 acres, and a video posted by the Boxford Fire Department showed the ground was still smoldering despite the rain.
Massachusetts towns declare emergency amid wildfires
North Andover and Middleton declare emergencies as wildfires burn over 500 acres, straining resources. Firefighters urge caution during Thanksgiving.
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