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NORTH READING, Mass. — Firefighters responded to a blaze at a commercial building in North Reading Thursday morning.
The fire was reported around 6:27 a.m. at 20 Elm St. Firefighters determined the fire started on the rear loading dock and extended inside the building.
First responders were able to quickly bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported.
“Engine 3′s quick response, with support of Ladder 1 and our mutual aid partners, made a tremendous difference,” Fire Chief Don Stats said in a statement. “This incident is also a good reminder of the importance of sprinklers in commercial buildings. The property loss would have been much more significant here without a functioning fire suppression system.”
The fire is under investigation by the North Reading Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s office. The cause is not believed to be suspicious.
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