Blaze Battled at New Hampshire Firefighter’s Home
Firefighters from 10 communities have responded to a blaze at a New Hampshire firefighter’s home that caused at least $50,000 in damage.
Portsmouth Assistant Fire Chief Steve Achilles tells the Portsmouth Herald a smoke alarm woke the residents shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday.
When firefighters arrived, flames and smoke were coming from a window on the third floor of the two and one-half story home. The family made it out safely.
The fire was declared under control about 45 minutes later and caused substantial damage to the second and third floors, as well as the roof.
Achilles said it’s believed the fire started near a wall-mounted gas heater on the third floor.
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