MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) - Despite the cooler weather, elevated wildfire risk continues for all of Massachusetts. Dry weather raises concerns for Christmas tree farms 22News spoke to the Monson Fire Department which is still working to put out a fire that started in late October. The two largest factors keeping this fire going are high wind speeds and low precipitation. Humidity levels during the evening have risen enough to keep embers from reigniting. Monson Fire Captain Lisa Hamill spoke about why these fires are still happening despite the Red Flag Warnings. "People think 'if I don't put anything hot outside, I'm fine, I'm not having a campfire so I'm fine, I'm not burning brush so I'm fine,' but it's anything that can create a spark," says Captain Hamill. The current drought stage is severe in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. With little rain expected shortly, this trend is expected to continue. Local News Headlines City of Holyoke awarded funs to develop speed-management plan Springfield community to discuss school camera agreement Holyoke exhibit highlights Latinx transgender voices Holyoke ‘Holiday Sip and Shop’ supports St. Patrick’s parade 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.