Arson is to blame for a series of recent brush fires in Lynn, Massachusetts, investigators say.
The Massachusetts Fire Marshal's Office said Wednesday that at least eight fires across about 400 acres had been intentionally set in the last several days.
Crews first started fighting fires in the Lynn Woods Friday, continuing to battle the flames Saturday. On Monday, authorities said the fire broke out of containment, burning in the woods and sending more smoke into the sky.
Much of New England has been under very high brush fire danger. "Any fire can present a hazard, but we saw rapid fire growth threatening numerous homes in our community as a result of these fires," Lynn Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan said in a statement.