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Heard on: Southbridge and Area Fire Departments · 1/17/2026 07:47 PM
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Fire in the back in number (number withheld) Chester Court, all lights.
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The paper reported fire in the backyard of 20th and Chester Court.
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Crews contain outside fire near Chester Court

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible backyard fire near the intersection of 20th and Chester Court in Fitchburg. Ladder and tanker units arrived and contained the outside fire. No injuries were mentioned, and the situation appeared to be under control.

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Chester St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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