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Effingham Crews Assist at Fourth-Alarm Fire in Wakefield
March 29, 2026 | NEW HAMPSHIRE
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Effingham NH Fire/Rescue.
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On March 29th, members of Effingham Fire/Rescue responded to a fourth-alarm fire in the town of Wakefield, New Hampshire.
Engine 3, Engine 4, and personnel from Engine 6 were dispatched to the area as part of the extended mutual aid response. Fourth-alarm occurrences usually bring together numerous departments to provide more personnel, equipment, and water supply operations.