MERRIMACK, NH - On September 27, 2022 Merrimack Fire Rescue received a call from a homeowner that 11 Forest Drive that the house was engulfed in fire.

Firefighters responded at about 7:15 p.m., as they approached the area could see heavy smoke and called for a working fire. When they arrived a garage and two vehicles outside were engulfed in fire.

A second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid from several towns and cities to the scene, and for station coverage.

Firefighters who first arrived had challenges with estabilshing water supply and hose lines were brought to the scene from hydrants from a significant distance.

Crews stretched hose lines to the interior of the house to help prevent the fire from spreading throughout the house, and other crews worked to knock down the fire outside. Nashua Fire extended a ladder truck to the roof and cut ventilation holes.

Several loud popping noises were heard while the cars burned, and live power lines fell to the ground.

The fire extended to the house, and caused heavy smoke and water damage. The fire was classified as under control at 7:52 p.m.

The fire is being investigated by the Merrimack Fire Marshals Office, and at this time the cause and origin are undetermined.

AMR of Nashua responded to the scene, however no injuries were reported. All fire personnel cleared the scene at about 11:45 p.m.

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