2 Alarms for Loudon Garage Fire

Photo by Sean Fesko/911 ERVCrews had heavy fire showing on arrival.

Photo by Sean Fesko/911 ERV

Photo by Sean Fesko/911 ERV

Photo by Sean Fesko/911 ERV
At approximately 9:50 a.m. on January 19, 2026, the Loudon Fire Department, along with several mutual aid departments, was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a commercial garage on Bee Hole Road. Loudon Car 1 and Engine 1 responded promptly. While en route, heavy smoke was visible from a distance, prompting the incident commander to request a second alarm to bring additional crews from neighboring Capital Area communities. Upon arrival, crews encountered a commercial garage with significant fire involvement and exposure concerns due to nearby propane tanks. Firefighters from Loudon Engine 1 advanced handlines to initiate an aggressive interior attack as incoming units established a water supply using a nearby cistern. Concord Tower 1 was positioned at the scene to deploy its elevated master stream in support of suppression efforts. Departments assisting at the scene included Concord, Chichester, Pembroke, Epsom, Allenstown, Pittsfield, Bow, and Pembroke EMS, along with Capital Area Fire Mutual Aid Compact command staff.