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Millerton Road fire extinguished quickly, no injuries

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Hose Company responded to a fire in a second-floor bedroom at 301 Millerton Rd. Thursday, April 25, around 8:50 p.m.

The first car to respond reported smoke coming from the second floor. A second alarm was struck, and fire companies from Sharon, Falls Village and Millerton responded, with Norfolk as backup.

Lakeville Fire Chief Jason Wilson said the fire had visible flames and involved clothing and furniture. The room had been unoccupied with the door closed for four or five hours. No injuries were reported.

The fire was extinguished and the mutual aid departments released at 9:25 p.m.

Wilson said the cause is undetermined and under investigation.

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