Wildfires in Massachusetts

Large wildfires have burned 3,842 acres of Massachusetts since 1984, 44th among the states.

  • 3,842acres burned since 1984
  • 4large fires
  • 2024worst year, 1,571 acres
  • 44thamong the states for acres burned

Over time

Acres burned in Massachusetts per year 2005: 760 2008: 545 2021: 964 2024: 1,571 1,571 2005

Every county

Counties with any recorded events, highest first.

Wildfires by county in Massachusetts
Berkshire County2,536
Worcester County760
Dukes County545