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Swing In Temperatures Coming As Cold Front Will Push Through Northeast Swing In Temperatures Coming As Cold Front Will Push Through Northeast
Swing In Temperatures Coming As Cold Front Will Push Through Northeast One of the driest months on record is coming with a price. According to the National Weather Service, many parts of the region have seen just a quarter inch of rain so far this month. "The ongoing dry conditions are, in some cases, causing leaves to fall earlier than usual, affecting leaf peeping in several places and increasing the risk of wildfires, especially during windy conditions," AccuWeather.com says. Areas shaded in brown in the image above have seen the driest conditions this month. It will stay dry into next week. Friday, Oct. 25, will be sunny, with temperatures mainly in the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Breakheart Reservation Fire In Saugus Ignited By 5 Fires, Mass DCR Says Breakheart Reservation Fire In Saugus Ignited By 5 Fires, Mass DCR Says
Breakheart Reservation Fire In Saugus Ignited By 5 Fires, Mass DCR Says A multi-acre brush that has been burning for a week started from five individual fires, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) said. The fires at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus were ignited on Wednesday, Aug. 17, DCR said. Two of the fires later merged into one larger fire and another fire also started, DCR added.  In total, the blaze has burned through 79 acres. Monday rainfall did bring some temporary relief, but the persistent drought conditions in Massachusetts have made it extremely difficult for crews to contain the flames.  Lynnfield Fire Squad 1 …

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by David Cifarelli