Plymouth Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a building fire at 38 Pleasant Street in Plymouth at 10:46 PM on March 15, 2023.
The first arriving company encountered heavy fire on the first floor of a residential structure and requested a second alarm. After confirming that all seven of the occupants and two dogs were accounted for an aggressive attack of the fire was initiated. The heavy fire damage was contained to the exterior and the first floor, with smoke and water damage throughout the home. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
We were assisted at the scene by fire departments from Ashland, Bristol, Campton-Thornton, Center Harbor, Holderness, Meredith, Rumney, Tilton-Northfield, Wentworth, and Waterville Valley. The Woodstock Fire Department and the Linwood Ambulance Service provided coverage at the Plymouth Fire Station.
We were also assisted at the scene by the NH Electric Cooperative, Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District and the American Red Cross.
“Had the occupants not been alerted to the fire by a family member and working smoke detection, and had they not evacuated the building and notified the Fire Department as quickly as they did, this fire could have had a devastating outcome. The fire crews are to be commended for their quick actions in ensuring the safety of the occupants and holding the fire to the first floor. We are thankful for the assistance provided by all of our partners.” Chief Morrison.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Plymouth Fire-Rescue in consultation with the N.H. State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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