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Massachusetts DROUGHT ALERT!
ALERT: Level 3 - Critical Drought in the Southeast Region of the Commonwealth and in Charles River watershed.

The following provided by Medfield Fire Chief, William C. Carrico II.
Critical Drought Alert for All Medfield Residents
Due to over FIVE MONTHS of below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures, groundwater is starting to see below normal conditions in many regions and extended drought conditions have rendered grasses, shrubs and forest fuels very dry across most of the state, leading to high risk of wildland and brush fires.
Read more below on WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!
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For more information on the current drought conditions, and technical guidance regarding drought management actions, please visit www.mass.gov/ma-drought-management.