BOSTON - Almost all of Massachusetts will be under a red flag warning from 8 a.m. to 6 pm. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service declared, as conditions will make it harder to put out brush fires burning in the state. "A Red Flag Warning means that ...

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 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.

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

Massachusetts fire departments continue to urge against outdoor burning, with the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning in the Bay State. As temperatures soar and the wind picks up, state fire officials are battling even more daunting conditions.

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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