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Salem Homeowner Reports Chimney Fire
January 10, 2021 | NEW HAMPSHIRE
ROBERT SPRAGUE, Correspondent
Photo by B SpragueFirefighters going to the roof ready to drop the chains if needed
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Salem, NH - Late on Sunday afternoon, January 10th, Salem Fire received a 911 call from a homeowner on Chatham Circle reporting a chimney fire and smoke coming into the home. Group 1 responded, under the command of Battalion Chief Lemire, and reported an active chimney fire. Companies began checking for any extension into the home. Upon further investigation they found no extension. Companies were able to clear the scene after an hour.