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Multi-Department Effort Tames Stubborn Brush Fire in Chepachet
April 12, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND

Photo by Chepachet Fire Department

Photo by Chepachet Fire Department

Photo by Chepachet Fire Department
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CHEPACHET, RI - The Chepachet Fire Department, alongside neighboring departments, responded to assist the Harmony Fire District with a stubborn brush fire in the area of Evan’s Road, April 12th. Upon arrival, crews encountered a persistent fire that required a coordinated and sustained effort to contain. Firefighters worked side by side for several hours, utilizing teamwork and strategic operations to gradually bring the fire under control.