Occupants Rescued From Raymond Apartment Complex Fire

By JAY HEATH, Correspondent | February 08, 2021 | NEW HAMPSHIRE

Story No. 020821120

Photo by Jay L Heath Heavy fire is through the roof at the Sunview Apartment Complex in Raymond, NH as Sandown's Ladder and Raymond's Tower operates.

Photo by Jay L Heath Raymond's Tower Ladder operates as fire consumes this 24-Unit Apartment Complex.

Photo by Jay L Heath A Firefighter stretches a supply line as heavy fire blows out the rear of the apartment complex.

Photo by Jay L HeathFirefighters stretch a supply line as heavy fire consumes the building.

Photo by Jay L Heath Sandown's Ladder pipe operates as fire is through the roof.

Photo by Jay L Heath Heavy fire consumes the rear of the apartment complex as firefighter's set up Raymond's Tower Ladder.

Photo by Jay L Heath Daylight begins to appear as heavy smoke blows from the rear while Raymond's Tower Ladder goes to work.

Photo by Jay L Heath Fire destroyed this 24-Unit Apartment complex displacing over 50 residents.

Raymond NH- A Three Alarm fire ripped through the "Sunview Apartment Complex" on the early morning hours of February 8th. The fire came in around 0430 hours and firefighters arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the 24-unit apartment building with occupants still inside. A Third Alarm was immediately transmitted bringing over 75 firefighters from several mutual aid departments to the scene. Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions and freezing temperatures in the teens as firefighters worked to rescue occupants by ladders and out emergency exits while the fire was quickly spreading. "The fire was ripping across the back side as Raymond Fire Lieut. Adam Brackett rescued a man and his cat from a ladder". Two people were injured escaping and over 50 residents are displaced by the fire. Raymond Fire Chief Hammond said the fire was brought under control by 0630 hours, but firefighters will be on the scene most of the day doing overhaul and chasing hot spots. Hammond said they had hydrants near the entrance to the parking lot, and water supply was not an issue. He stated there was so much fire when they arrived it was very tough to bring it under control but had plenty of water. The Chief estimates the damage is well over a million dollars and the fire is under investigation.