Nashua Fire In Apartment Building Displaces Residents And Pets

Nashua NH

24 December, 2021

3:15 PM

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NASHUA, NH - Nashua Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 50 Lake Street for a reported fire Friday just before 11:00 a.m. The first crew arrived to have smoke showing from the top floor of a large multi-unit apartment building. Firefighters discovered a fire in the wall that due to the type of construction in the building the fire quickly spread in the walls to all three floors. Firefighters worked to search the building and assist in evacuating several apartments in the building. Several residents, some with pets huddled together to keep warm as firefighters worked to fight the fire. The fire was brought under control within about 20 minutes from arrival. The building had fire, smoke, and water damage from the fire. Firefighters were able to contain the majority of the damage to units A and B, the occupants will not be able to return to their apartments. Residents should be able to return to units C and D. The Nashua Fire Marshals Office is investigating the fire. At this time the cause and origin of the fire are unknown. ©Jeffrey Hastings www.frameofmindphoto.com/news