Rindge Fire Department Responds to Building Collapse and Propane Leak in Fitzwilliam

Photo by Courtesy of Rindge Fire DepartmentGraphic posted by the Rindge Fire Department announcing their response to a mutual aid call for a building collapse and propane leak on Route 12 North in Fitzwilliam.
March 9, 2026 — The Rindge Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call in the neighboring town of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire following reports of a building collapse accompanied by an active propane leak along Route 12 North. Rindge units, including 26C1 and Engine 1, were dispatched to assist local crews managing the potentially hazardous situation. Emergency officials reported that Route 12 North was closed in both directions as firefighters and emergency personnel worked to secure the area, assess structural damage, and address the propane leak. Authorities advised motorists to seek alternate routes and avoid the vicinity to allow responders to operate safely and efficiently. Incidents involving structural collapse and gas leaks require coordinated operations among multiple agencies due to the risks of fire, explosion, and structural instability.