The brush fire was about 40 acres wide and only 10 percent contained Monday night, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

A new brush fire has developed in the Blue Hills State Reservation, sending smoke into surrounding Massachusetts communities.

(WJAR) — Fire crews were battling hot spots from a large brush fire in Milton, Massachusetts on Tuesday. The fire began near Houghton's Pond at Blue Hills Reservation Monday afternoon, NBC 10 Boston reported. The fire grew to around 40 acres as dry and windy conditions continued.