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Governor Healy, state officials brief Middleton on 17-day wildfire; officials urge no outdoor fires, water conservation
Summary
Governor Healy and state and local fire officials briefed residents in Middleton on an ongoing 17-day wildfire covering roughly 242 acres (about 80% contained), warned that most recent fires stem from human activity, and urged residents to avoid outdoor burning and conserve water for firefighting.
Governor Healy and state and local officials briefed residents in Middleton on an ongoing wildfire that officials said has burned roughly 242 acres and is about 80% contained, urging people not to start outdoor fires and to conserve water for firefighting.
The briefing, held at the incident command post, brought together Governor Healy; State Fire Marshal John Davin; Chief Fire Warden Dave Salino; Middleton Fire Chief Lacoste; and state emergency-management and forestry officials. “Now is not the time to burn leaves,” Governor Healy said, urging residents to avoid open flames and to follow local restrictions after the National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning for much of the state.
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