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Pittsfield Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Dawes Ave.

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A structure fire at 74 Dawes Ave. remains under investigation.
 
Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 74 Dawes Ave. on Feb. 3 at approximately 5:20 PM, where flames had spread up the exterior of the building into the attic. 
 
Crews from multiple engines worked to contain the fire, with Engine 6 deploying the initial handline and additional units conducting searches, establishing water supply, and checking for extension.
 
Due to deteriorating interior conditions, a second alarm was struck, bringing additional manpower. The fire was brought under control in about 60 minutes, with overhaul and extinguishment efforts continuing for another 90 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation by the Pittsfield Fire Department's Fire Investigation Unit. An engine company remains on-site overnight for monitoring.

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Five People Displaced by Pittsfield Fire

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Five people were displaced and one taken to the hospital from a fire on Alcove Street on Friday. 
 
A report by Deputy Chief Ron Clement said three engines, Truck 2 and Car 2 responded to the report a structure fire at 18 Alcove, and found smoke coming from a second-story window. 
 
Crews from Engine 5 entering the residence found heavy fire on the second floor that was brought under control within 30 minutes. All companies participated in search, ventilation and overhaul efforts. 
 
One man was home at the time and taken to Berkshire Medical Center for possible smoke inhalation. No firefighter injuries were reported. 
 
The four others occupants of the single-family home were not there at the time of the fire. They were not able to return to the house but did have alternative housing, wrote Clement.
 
The fire is being investigated by the Fire Department's Investigation Unit.
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