Pittsfield Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Dawes Ave.
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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