Here's what Mass. officials are saying about whether rain has helped douse wildfires

"The precipitation will mean a couple days without new fires starting. Once the precipitation stops and surface fuels dry out again the chances for new starts will increase."

"For the 1st time in nearly a month, there were no new #Wildfires in Massachusetts yesterday. Many fires still burn but as we take a breath we extend our heartfelt thanks to those who have battled unprecedented fire conditions statewide."

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