Massive Brush Fire Rages Near North Shore Homes

LYNN, MA — A massive brush fire in Lynn Woods could have residents seeing and smelling smoke across much of the North Shore on Friday afternoon.

Lynn fire officials said the "extensive" brush fire reached two alarms late in the afternoon and that "all Lynn apparatus are committed to the fire" in the area of Emerald Drive, Cherry Tree Lane and Peach Tree Lane.

"While the fire is near residential properties there is no immediate threat at this time," Lynn fire said. "No evacuation orders have been given, and are not expected"

Fire officials asked residents to stay away from that area of the city and advised residents of Lynn and neighboring North Shore communities that "unless you see flames near your property please do not call 911 reporting odors of smoke as it has blanketed the area."

Brush fire risk is expected to remain high for the next few days with warm temperatures, brisk winds and very low humidity.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)