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A family’s pet dog perished in a fire on Allen Street Saturday afternoon that fire officials say was caused by a faulty portable washing machine.
Manchester Fire Chief Ryan Cashin announced that the Manchester Fire Department will be hosting open houses at all 10 fire stations in Manchester on Sunday, October 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Fire Prevention Month. During these open houses, firefighters will conduct a fire engine demo, and members of the community will be able to talk with the firefighters about fire safety.
Two adults and two children were displaced after a fire Wednesday morning at 27 Pine Street.
Just before 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 Manchester Fire crews were dispatched to 264 Second St. for a report of smoke in the building. No injuries were reported, but three people were displaced, fire officials said.
A two-alarm fire at a downtown pizza restaurant caused about $50,000 in damage to the building and forced residents of upper-floor apartments to be evacuated.
Manchester Fire responded to 361 Heavy Street Sunday just before 3 p.m. for a reported building fire which went to three alarms and involved more than 100 firefighters from Manchester and surrounding towns before the blaze was brought under control.
Four people — including three children — were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after a 911 call reporting an unconscious person.
First arriving companies reported smoke showing in the third-floor windows. Initial investigation upgraded the report to include smoke showing on both the second and third floors of the 3-story wood-framed building.
The fire at 92 Poor St. was reported at 2:28 p.m. First arriving companies reported heavy smoke showing, bystanders stated that all occupants were out of the building but two dogs remained trapped inside.
An electrical fire at a home on North Adams Street has left a family displaced, including two pets that were home alone and rescued by firefighters.