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Fast-Moving Brush Fire Contained in Westerly
April 12, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND
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Photo by Dunn's Corners Fire Department

Photo by Dunn's Corners Fire Department

Photo by Dunn's Corners Fire Department

Photo by Dunn's Corners Fire Department
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
WESTERLY, RI - The Dunn’s Corners Fire Department was dispatched to Klondike Road on April 12th for a reported brush fire. Crews arrived to find a fast-moving grass fire extending into nearby brush. Quick action allowed firefighters to contain the fire before fully extinguishing it and thoroughly wetting down the area.