Burning Suspended in Andover Friday Due to Dry Conditions

Due to the dry conditions and high winds, Andover Fire Chief Michael Mansfiedl recently made the call to ban burning in Andover today or until conditions change.

Mansfield said it is likely that the ban will not be lifted without one crucial thing.

"Without some precipitation, the ban will most likely remain in effect," Mansfield said.

The National Weather Service this morning announced that elevated fire weather conditions were developing Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday.

Gusty northwest winds are expected Friday afternoon. The winds plus dry conditions will create a fire hazard, according to the NWS.

Elevated fire conditions will continue through mid-day Saturday, but winds should diminish in the afternoon. There is a “low probability” that southwest winds on Sunday will cause a wind advisory.

The elevate fire weather conditions stretch from Massachusetts to Rhode Island.