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Firefighters battle multi-alarm blaze near Sherwood Rd

Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
04:19
00:00
Great fire has that 2nd and 3rd alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
Sherwood Rd & James Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a large, multi-alarm structure fire near the intersection of Sherwood Road and James Road in Reading. Firefighters reported heavy smoke, difficult interior conditions, and hoarding hazards inside the building. A full evacuation order was issued, and mutual aid assistance was provided from nearby towns including North Reading, Stoneham, and Lynnfield. The situation appeared severe, with multiple teams operating on scene under challenging conditions.

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