- Address: 172 Laurel Street
- Dispatch: 0342 hours
- Under Control: 0412
- Resources: E11, E7, E6, T1, T6, E5, R1, DC1, ALS2, E10, E9, T7, E2, 01 K1, K2
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MANCHESTER, NH – An early-morning porch fire on Laurel Street has left 15 people displaced. The cause of the fire was determined to be improper disposal of smoking materials.
According to the preliminary report issued by Manchester Fire Depertment, the fire was reported at 3:42 a.m. at 172 Laurel Street, originating on the third-floor porch.
Companies from the Merrimack Street Station arrived first and found the third-floor porch fully involved with fire. Car 1 assumed Laurel Street Command and struck the second alarm for additional resources. Companies worked to control and contain the fire while the building was searched for occupants.
Crews from multiple stations in the city worked to extinguish the fire and limit fire spread throughout the cockloft, bringing the fire under control at 0412. Eleven adults and four children were routed by the fire, all of whom were able to exit the home escaping injuries. They are currently being assisted by the Red Cross. The building sustained smoke and water damage, with heavy damage to the third-floor apartment.
- Civilian Injuries: No reported injuries
- Emergency Service Injuries: No reported injuries
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- Fire Cause: The fire originated on the third-floor porch and extended into the cockloft. Fire cause was determined to be from the careless disposal of smoking materials and classified as accidental.
- Estimated Dollar Loss: $75,000
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Jon Fosher .