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Second Alarm Response Scaled Back After Rapid Containment of Barn Fire
May 02, 2026 | VERMONT
1RN News Team,
Pawlet, VT - West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department crews were dispatched as part of a second-alarm tanker assignment to stand by for a reported barn fire in the Salem district.
Firefighters prepared for potential response as the incident unfolded, but first-arriving Salem crews quickly brought the situation under control, eliminating the need for additional resources.
All mutual aid units were released shortly after, highlighting an efficient initial response and coordinated regional coverage.