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Another Dumpster In Downtown Concord Set Ablaze: Watch
Concord firefighters extinguished another dumpster fire near the Durgin Block Garage; gas canisters were found near the dumpster.
CONCORD, NH — Concord firefighters extinguished another downtown dumpster fire on Tuesday.
Around 6:45 p.m., Capital Region Fire Dispatch received a report that the dumpsters behind the Durgin Block Garage on School Street were on fire. Dispatch suggested entering from the Warren Street side.
About 14 months ago, a fire was reported at the same dumpsters.
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The fire commander confirmed one dumpster was on fire and stretched a line to blast water on the flames. The fire was put out around 7 p.m.
Three gas canisters were seen on the ground next to the dumpster. Fire prevention also called the battalion commander.
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News 603 posted a short video on Facebook before the fire was extinguished.
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