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Crews battle structure fire near James Rd

Heard on: TAC9 Public Safety Notification System
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It's on TAC 9, updating your 3rd alarm in Reading.
audio iconFire & Arson
James Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible three-alarm structure fire near James Road in Reading. The fire appeared to involve the attic of a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame building. Personnel switched to defensive operations after heavy fire conditions were observed. The situation remained under evaluation as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

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