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Bonfire temporarily canceled, but rescheduled in Hull, Massachusetts
12/18/2024 4:43:35 PM



CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Plymouth County, MA
Hull, MA

Start Date: 11/29/2024 - End Date: 12/28/2024
The annual Thanksgiving bonfire was postponed in November due to the fire risk and extreme drought and was rescheduled to take place on Dec. 28. Massachusetts experienced many wildfires during the recent historic dry spell with 1200% more wildfires than usual in October. The bonfire tradition began in the 1960s. WBZ News Radio (Boston, Mass.), Dec 18, 2024
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