Fire Threat Level Tuesday Is Very High

FRAMINGHAM – The Fire threat level today, April 7 is very high.

Temperatures are expected to reach 60 degrees and wind gusts are forecasted at 25 miles per hour.

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When the fire danger is “very high”, fires will start easily from most causes, said the national forestry service.

The fires will spread rapidly and have a quick increase in intensity, right after ignition.

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Small fires can quickly become large fires and exhibit extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls, said the national forestry service.

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