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Brush Fire Leaves Two Firefighters Injured-Multiple Communities Respond
May 2007- Firefighters battled a large brush/wildland fire on Keyes Road. Firefighters faced several difficult challenges right from the start of the fire. The fire was being spread from the intense wind across several acres and was threatening a house at the top of a hill. With an initial response of just the seven Firefighters on Duty, they battled the fire, dealing with several wind changes, engulfing Firefighters in heavy smoke, fire spreading in the trees, and a lack of a sufficient water supply, Firefighters were able to keep the house safe. Firefighters also had to battle this fire on a hill with a 45 degree slope, making it a very exhausting task. Command asked for more help from surrounding communities to help with manpower and tankers to help get the fire under control. Firefighters were able to use a nearby swimming pool to get water as well. Two Firefighters were transported to a local Hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. Tyngsboro,
Chelmsford, Groton, Carlisle, Lowell, and Littleton Fire Departments responded mutual aid for the fire.
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