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Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch · 2 days ago
04:19
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Great fire has that 2nd and 3rd alarm.
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Third alarm company is to respond down Sherwood Road.
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Firefighters battle multi-alarm blaze near Sherwood Rd
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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.