Residents Displaced by Portsmouth Fire
Photo by Jay HeathA car fire extended in a Portsmouth condominium building on the afternoon of August 3rd in the city.
Photo by Jay HeathA Portsmouth fire Lieutenant knocks down the car fire.
Photo by Jay Heath
Photo by Jay Heath A Portsmouth fire Captain radios instructions to mutual aid companies coming into the fire scene.
Photo by Jay HeathA Deputy Chief gives orders to throw ground ladders to check for extension.
Photo by Jay HeathHeavy fire extended to the outside of the building with extension inside.
Photo by Jay HeathA Portsmouth firefighter takes a break after battling the fire.
Photo by Jay HeathFirefighters take a break after the fire.
PORTSMOUTH, NH - Five residents have been displaced from a condominium building following a car fire that spread to the building, leaving their homes uninhabitable. Portsmouth fire dispatched a Box to a car fire extended to the structure at 72 Woodbury Avenue at 2:14 P.M. on August 3rd. First due Engine 1 reported an auto fully involved next to the structure. After a quick assessment, it was discovered the fire had extended into the building and a working fire and 1st Alarm assignment was called for. Companies stretched multiple hand lines inside the structure, making a quick knock down and opening up walls inside the building. No injuries were reported and the fire was placed under control by 2:54 P.M.
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