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Forecasted Rain A Welcome Relief To Those Feeling The Effects From Wildfire Smoke In Massachusetts

"And all of a sudden, it looked like Brigadoon," said Pat Connolly of North Andover. "You couldn't see what was right in front of you."

(CBS Boston)

November 21, 2024

NORTH ANDOVER - As rain is in the forecast for much of Massachusetts on Thursday, those on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley are welcoming the relief from the wildfire smoke that's been heavy for them this week.

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"And all of a sudden, it looked like Brigadoon," said Pat Connolly, who was going for a walk in North Andover. "You couldn't see what was right in front of you. And the smell was intense."

Residual smoke from wildfires burning across more than 500 acres has become a part of daily life. North Andover Deputy Fire Chief Graham Rowe spoke to WBZ-TV at his command post, as crews are hard at work 12 hours a day.

Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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