WORCESTER, Mass. (WWLP) -The 4th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off set a new fundraising record this month, drawing more than 300 attendees to Polar Park and raising $30,000 for two local causes.

The fundraiser aims to benefit the Worcester Fire Department 6K, which honors the memory of the “Worcester 6” firefighters, and DetectTogether, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting early cancer detection.

The Aug. 12 event brought together Worcester firehouses to showcase their culinary skills, with dishes ranging from egg rolls to empanadas, flatbreads, chicken and waffles, and more. • Courtesy of Darby O;Brien PR • Courtesy of Darby O;Brien PR • Courtesy of Darby O;Brien PR • Courtesy of Darby O;Brien PR

Judges included Sen. Mike Moore, Worcester Wares founder Jessica Walsh, Mark Abdell

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