SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) – Brush fires are scorching Salem during the biggest week of the year for tourism.
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said he does not expect any major changes to this week’s Halloween festivities due to the fires. However, he said visitors should use their best judgement on whether it is safe for them to be outside.
“Once we got into town, we noticed the heavy smoke. We thought it was part of the whole Salem allure, but turns out it’s actually just forest fires,” said visitor Jesse Padilla…