Peacham Firefighters Assist in Large Ryegate Structure Fire Response
Photo by Peacham Volunteer Fire DepartmentFirefighters operate on the exterior of the structure amid heavy smoke conditions as crews work to control the fire.
Photo by Peacham Volunteer Fire DepartmentEmergency apparatus line the roadway at night while mutual aid units coordinate operations at the scene.
Photo by Peacham Volunteer Fire DepartmentMultiple departments stage near the incident as command and suppression efforts continue.
Photo by Peacham Volunteer Fire DepartmentPeacham firefighters ladder the structure to perform ventilation, opening the roof to release heat and smoke.
Photo by Peacham Volunteer Fire DepartmentCrews continue roof ventilation and overhaul operations as the fire is brought under control.
Peacham Volunteer Fire Department members joined numerous fire and EMS agencies from Vermont and New Hampshire on the night of December 19, 2025, to provide mutual aid to the Ryegate Fire Department during a significant structure fire. Peacham responded with an engine and tanker, committing six members to assist with ventilation operations and fire extinguishment. Due to the scale of the incident and resulting damage, the Vermont State Fire Investigations Unit was requested to determine the origin and cause, a standard step for fires involving major loss.
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