BOXFORD - Massachusetts finally got some long-awaited rain on Thursday, but was it enough to douse the wildfires that have been burning for weeks in the state? Here's a look at what local fire departments and state fire officials are saying about where firefighting efforts stand.

With rain in the forecast, we may finally see an end to the wildfires that have burned in Massachusetts this fall. Here are five takeaways from an expert on how to stay safe during these fires