Another Homeless Camp Fire Reported In Concord's North End: Watch

CONCORD, NH — Concord fire and rescue teams were able to quickly extinguish a tent fire in a homeless camp on North Main Street on Friday.

Just after 9 p.m., capital region dispatch and police received 911 calls about a fire along the railroad tracks behind the Kimball Jenkins Estate and other homes in the historic district. The initial reports feared there might be someone inside the tent, according to scanner chatter.

When they arrived, the tent and brush in the area were fully engulfed in flames. Police were also called to assist.

Firefighters sent teams to both North Main Street and South Commercial Street to gain access to the fire, which proved difficult for a few minutes. They were able to quickly determine though that there was no one inside the tent. After about 10 minutes, firefighters were able to run hoses to the camp and knock down the fire.

Firefighters cleared the scene just before 10 p.m.

There have been a number of homeless camp fires in the city during the past few years, including in the same area of Friday’s fire. In the past, staff at the estate, which is an art gallery, meeting space, and art school, have filed repeated complaints with the city and police about trespassers, fires, and mayhem due to the homeless camps and campers aligning the historic estate’s property line.

NEWS 603 also posted video on Facebook.

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