PEPPERELL, MA - Pepperell firefighters battled a fire on Mill St. in the early morning hours of February 9th. Companies arrived to find fire showing from the front and through the roof of the single-story wood-frame private dwelling. Companies stretched multiple handlines and operated defensively initially. Command struck a second-alarm, bringing in mutual aid to the fire and to cover the town. Companies reentered and knocked down the remaining fire inside. Crews remained on scene for several hours overhauling and checking for extension.