At 19:41 on September 12th, companies responded to a reported building fire at 26 Sullivan Street. Engine & Truck 6 from the Amory Street Station were the first to arrive at 19:43 and reported heavy fire conditions showing from the 2nd and 3rd floors of a 4-story residential multiple dwelling. The Captain of Truck 6 requested a second alarm at 19:44, and crews immediately advanced hose lines to confine the fire and to protect ongoing rescue operations. Due to the rapidly escalating fire conditions, Battalion Chief Plantier requested a third alarm at 19:48, bringing additional apparatus and all available Manchester firefighters to the scene. Firefighters conducted coordinated interior fire attack operations while simultaneously performing search and rescue efforts. During the operation, crews were forced out of sections of the building due to fire conditions and partial collapses. The under control was announced at 22:09 with extensive overhaul operations continuing well into the evening. The building was searched and cleared with an “all clear” declared, and a “loss stopped” was announced at 11:19. This 3-alarm blaze brought all Manchester resources to the scene and called for the surrounding communities of Merrimack, Bedford, Hooksett, Goffstown, Londonderry, Derry, Auburn, Litchfield, Allenstown, Hudson, Salem, Concord, and Nashua into the city for fire and EMS coverage. AMR routed additional EMS units for ALS coverage during the incident. Two residents were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries, both victims had to jump from the third floor of the building to escape the flames. it is unknown at this time the details of their injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Manchester Fire Marshall and the Fire Prevention Division.