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DERRY, NH - A Derry structure is still standing because of the hard work of Derry Fire Department.
On February 6, 2010 at 8:48 a.m. Fire Alarm received multiple calls for a reported structure fire at 20 Quaker Drive. Engines 3, 1, 4 and 2, Tanker 1, Medic 1, and Car 1 responded to the call. While enroute to the scene crews observed a large column of heavy black smoke from a few miles away.
Upon arrival Engine 3 requested a working fire and reported a large two story wood frame with heavy fire on the "D" side coming from a car fire in a two bay garage extending up the exterior of the house into the family room.
Car 1 (BC Webb) observed heavy fire with extension into the first floor; and heavy black pressurized smoke emanating from the building and he requested a second alarm be struck at 9:03 am.
Through an aggressive interior attack by all Derry fire companies, the fire was contained to the garage with some extension to the family room. Initial crews were able to complete primary and secondary searches which were negative.
Crews had some difficulty extinguishing the car fire due to leaking gasoline and the presence of various magnesium metal components on the vehicle. Crews rigged a 4:1 hauling system and dragged the car out of the garage were they were able to fully extinguish the vehicle fire.
This fire came in shortly after a shift change and Engine 3 responded with an extra firefighter making it a four person crew. This directly contributed to the reduction in property damage. If the overall staffing that responded to the scene had been any less, this structure fire would of extended further into the first floor and up to the second causing significantly more damage.
The structure received smoke and heat damage through out and was deemed uninhabitable. This fire is under investigation and does not appear to be suspicious.
The female occupant was transported to Parkland Medical Center by the Salem Fire Dept. She was treated and released.
Mutual aid was provided by Auburn, Londonderry, Hudson, Salem and Windham fire departments.
The fire occurred outside the hydrant district and water supply was provided by Derry, Atkinson, Auburn, Chester and Hampstead. Station coverage by Pelham, Raymond, Hooksett, Manchester and Hampstead.
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