Firefighters Battle Smoke in Bennington

A fire erupted Saturday morning in Bennington, Vermont, sending thick smoke pouring from an empty building on Gage Street. Firefighters rushed in but quickly found themselves in a perilous situation—smoke-choked, heat-intense, and floors weakening. One firefighter became separated from his crew and had to call a mayday, eventually escaping through a window. Though no one was injured, the blaze forced crews to retreat and switch tactics to fighting from above. Authorities are calling the incident suspicious, though the investigation is still in its early stages. This harrowing event underscores the daily risks firefighters face—and the community’s ongoing vigilance as details unfold. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd6f074ec8dc7a03