Brush fire burns for third day, over 100 acres in Salem Emma McCorkindale — WWLP

In Salem, a large brush fire has been burning since Saturday night, snarling traffic during the peak tourism season in the city as Halloween approaches

SALEM, Mass. (WWLP) – The dry conditions mean we are still at an elevated risk for brush fires.

In Salem, a large brush fire has been burning since Saturday night, snarling traffic during the peak tourism season in the city as Halloween approaches. The fire is burning off Highland Avenue, behind a Walmart store.

As of the last update on Sunday, flames have spread over at least 100 acres.

Fire officials say that they’re using helicopter water drops, MEMA assets, and mutual aid from surrounding cities and towns to fight the fire, but they are saying that they expect the fire to continue for some time.

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