Crews Tackle Challenging Dumpster Fire at Littleton Transfer Station

Photo by Littleton Fire Rescue

Photo by Littleton Fire Rescue

Photo by Littleton Fire Rescue

Photo by Littleton Fire Rescue
LITTLETON, NH - Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a reported smoke condition in the area of Mount Eustis Road and the Industrial Park on April 25th, quickly locating the source as a burning demolition dumpster at the Littleton Transfer Station. Command was established, and a general alarm was requested as crews stretched a handline and began fire attack through the compactor fire port. Additional personnel, including off-duty and call members, responded to assist. With help from transfer station staff using a loader to remove the dumpster, firefighters gained better access and worked through the labor-intensive process of pulling apart and extinguishing burning debris.