Nashua fire leaves 10 displaced

NASHUA Two dogs died and one was rescued by a local firefighter during a two-alarm blaze that left 10 people displaced on Thursday.

Fire crews responded the 2 story home at 11 Ridge St. shortly after 1 p.m. to find smoke billowing from the multi-unit apartment building.

The fire took some time to get under control due to the building construction, said Deputy Fire Chief Karl Gerhard. It was an older building, and it had undergone extensive renovations and additions.

There were very narrow stairwells and hallways that made it challenging for firefighters, as the blaze traveled quickly through the walls and created numerous hot spots, Gerhard said.

There were four adults and two children in the house when the two-alarm fire broke out, but all of them had gotten out by the time firefighters arrived, said Gerhard.

The occupants of the home were evaluated by medics, but none required medical assistance. No one was injured in the fire.

A firefighter was able to rescue one dog, although two others died.

The fire appears to have originated in the basement, said Gerhard. It traveled to the first level of the house and to a few spots within the second floor.

The cause has not yet been determined. The city fire marshal remained on the scene Thursday evening to investigate the incident.

Fire officials said they would be returning to the home frequently throughout the night to ensure that all of the hot spots have been extinguished.

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Nashua fire leaves 10 displaced