Nashua Firefighters Battle Intense Flames Shooting From Building

NASHUA, NH — Nashua firefighters responded to a reported fire in a multi-unit building on Thursday on Cedar Street with reports of occupants trapped.

Upon arrival, firefighters found intense fire coming from the rear of the three-unit structure — with flames shooting to the building next door at about 11:30 p.m. A second alarm was immediately requested with additional personnel, apparatus, and ambulances to the scene.

Firefighters worked in difficult conditions navigating live power lines and made entry to the building with ground ladders. They also searched for occupants while other crews battled the fire and tried to protect adjacent structures.

The roof opened up, and flames began shooting 20 feet into the air and threatening nearby power lines. A third alarm was called for additional resources.

Firefighters were able to confirm that several occupants had escaped the building safely using fire escapes.

The fire was brought under control at 12:32 a.m., and the building adjacent to the fire building had some exterior damage.

It does not appear there were any injuries to firefighters or occupants.

The Nashua Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate the cause and origin of the fire.

Thursday afternoon about 100 firefighters responded to a 3-Alarm fire in Derry, NH. The fire consumed a large victorian house.

Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.

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