Massachusetts wildfires continue to burn – NBC Boston

The dry air shows no sign of letting up, leading to more wildfires across Massachusetts.

State officials say at least 13 brush fires are currently burning, one of the largest in the Lynn Woods Reserve.

Firefighters have decided to partially close the reserve as they continue to monitor the fire, which has destroyed hundreds of hectares of land in just a few days. More than 400 hectares are currently burning.

Firefighters continue to work to contain the flames despite dry conditions.

The fire burned from the Steel Tower to the Stone Tower, across Dungeon Rock, Undercliff Path and across Waycross Road down to the Pennybrook Road entrance. And the smoke was visible throughout the greater Boston area.

The Lynn Fire Department said not only did the flames spread on the ground, but the changing winds also pushed them into dry trees that are no longer growing, with leaves and brush continuing to act as fuel.

Wildfires continue to burn in more than a dozen Massachusetts communities. And the situation is not expected to improve any time soon. Follow NBC10 Boston:

The Lynn bushfire is one of 13 that authorities have placed on an expanded attack list, meaning they are more difficult to combat. Fires continue to burn in Bellingham, Braintree, Gloucester and Rehoboth, among others.

According to recent data from the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 85 fires have been reported in Massachusetts since November 1st.

Officials are urging people in the area to avoid outdoor fires, limit outdoor cooking and stay away from the Lynn Woods Reservation because there is no timetable for a full reopening.

Gov. Maura Healey is scheduled to visit the Middleton Fire Department on Tuesday morning to thank firefighters and first responders for their work to contain the area’s wildfires over the past few weeks and to provide an overview of drought conditions and wildfire danger across the state .