MIDDLETON, Mass. (WWLP) - Another large brush fire is burning for a second day on Monday in nearby Middleton. How to prepare for brush fires during dry, windy conditions According to the Middleton Fire Department, the fire has burned about 50 acres as of Sunday night. Crews battling the fire will continue to put out the flames Monday morning. Officials state that residents can expect to smell and see smoke in the air for days to come, as they are expecting the fire to burn for multiple days. They are asking residents to keep windows and doors closed to help prevent smoke from entering their homes. If you should see any active flames approaching your home or property, or if a member of your family is respiratory compromised and is suffering any effects from the smoke, call 911. Local News Headlines Police investigating crash on East Hawley Road in Hawley Two men found dead at Cape Cod beach Officials investigating deadly brush fire in Millbury Middleton brush fire expected to burn for multiple days WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.