Box Truck Fire Quickly Contained on Joppa Road
Photo by Merrimack Fire Rescue Heavy flames engulf a box truck near an occupied home early Sunday morning.
Photo by Merrimack Fire Rescue Merrimack firefighters battle intense flames threatening nearby vehicles and structures.
Photo by Merrimack Fire Rescue Crews deploy hose lines to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Merrimack Fire Department units — Engines 1 and 2, Truck 1, and Ambulance 1 — were dispatched to a box truck fire in the driveway of 17 Joppa Road.
Crews from Engine 1 observed heavy flames visible above the trees while approaching the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found a box truck fully engulfed, with flames threatening nearby vehicles, outbuildings, and an occupied home. Swift action by the responding crews contained and extinguished the fire, preventing further spread.
The incident caused significant damage to the box truck and moderate damage to two vehicles, a trailer, an outbuilding, and a woodshed. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Merrimack Fire Marshal’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the office at (603) 424-3690.
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