Porch fire damages Union Street multi-family


  • Address: 426 Union St 
  • Dispatch: 04:29 
  • Under Control: 04:53 
  • Resources: Engines 11, 6, 5, Trucks 1, 6, Rescue 1, Car 1, RIC Engines 7, 10, ALS 2, K3 

MANCHESTER, NH – Companies were dispatched in the area of Union and Laural streets  for a building fire. Upon arrival, Engine 11 reported smoke coming from the roof of a 2 story  residential structure. Companies made an aggressive attack on the fire, knocking it down  quickly on the rear second floor porch. While suppression efforts were underway, other crews  searched and cleared the occupancy. Fire damage was limited to the rear of the second floor  apartment and roof area.  

  • Civilian Injuries: None 
  • Emergency Service Injuries: None 
  • Special Circumstances: Congested area of the city. Other structures and overhead wires  made for limited access.  
  • Fire Cause: At this time the fire remains under investigation, however there is no evidence,  physical or circumstantial to suggest an intentionally set fire 
  • Estimated Dollar Loss: $20,000 

Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Steve DesRuisseaux  



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