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House fire near James Rd with one injured

Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
03:45
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Reading the police and fire units transmit in the box from (number withheld) (place withheld) Road for the structure fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
James Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a structure fire near James Road in Reading, Massachusetts. Flames were visible on two floors, and the event was escalated to a working fire and then a second alarm. One person reportedly sustained severe burns and required medical assistance, with a second ambulance requested. The cause of the fire and the condition of the victim are not yet confirmed.

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