Dry Weather Leads to Fire Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a warning of an increased risk of brush fires because of the extended dry weather conditions all across New England. Rainfall was well below normal in April.

The NWS said the dry weather has created “unsafe burning conditions” with dead grass, leaves and brush at greater risk to catch fire.

In addition to the dry conditions, winds may reach 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon, which could cause brush fires to spread.

The NWS warned that most wildfires start as open burning by homeowners.