Massachusetts fire death under investigation as Northeast fire weather continues

MILLBURY, Mass. – Investigation continues in the area massachusetts after a woman dies outdoor weekend fire amid ongoing rise forest fire threat across Northeast.

Authorities milbury A small brush fire was responded to Saturday night. Massachusetts state troopers found the victim near a camp where the fire likely started. Millbury Fire Department intervened and extinguished the fire. parts of the state were under a Fire Weather Warning. Both his death and the cause of the fire are under investigation, according to the state fire marshal.

Millbury Fire Engine.

(Massachusetts Fire Department)

The death came after weeks of dry conditions in the Northeast sparked dozens of fires, including the Hawthorne Fire. ConnecticutA retired firefighter died when his commercial duty vehicle rolled over on steep and rocky terrain. Three other firefighters were also injured in the incident.

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing fire threat to the state.

Dry tension continues

A near-record absence of rain is triggering wildfire weather in the Northeast.

New York City And Philadelphia Four weeks of dry weather are approaching.

The driest region on record in New York was in 1924, with 36 consecutive dry days. This record could be at risk if there is no measurable rainfall in the next two weeks.

Cities with potentially record-breaking drought streaks.
(FOX Weather)

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Philadelphia’s driest region occurred in 1874, with 29 consecutive days of no measurable rain. The city is likely to break the record on Monday.

In addition to dry conditions, newly fallen leaves are also drying out, creating favorable conditions for wildfires to spread, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

Recent drought conditions in the Northeast.
(FOX Weather)

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With another significant warming expected mid to late this week, the overall fire threat is likely to become extreme again as the end of October approaches.