Concord Fire Investigating Attic Fire At Granite Ledges In Concord

CONCORD, NH — The Concord Fire Department is investigating a fire at Granite Ledges, the senior living facility at the end of Langley Parkway, on Friday night.

Just after 8:30 p.m., firefighters were sent to the facility for a report of an electrical odor in the attic. When they arrived, just around 8:45 p.m., they confirmed a smoke condition in the attic and requested more firefighters and EMTs.

A few minutes later, the commander confirmed there was fire in the building, in the eaves, and requested a second alarm.

The second alarm brought firefighters from Allenstown, Boscawen, Bow, Chichester EMTs, Hooksett, Hopkinton as a standby ambulance, Manchester, and Pembroke.

Firefighters also began ensuring everyone was out of the building, going floor by floor, and checking rooms.

Concord police and New Hampshire State Police also arrived to assist.

More than 60 people were escorted out of the building. A Granite Ledges bus began moving people to Concord Hospital, while police requested a bus from the Concord School District.

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A firefighter reported the fire appeared to be contained. A commander requested firefighters open up an inspection cut, to check to see how much the fire had spread beyond the attic, “before you open up too much.”

Just before 9:15 p.m., the commander suggested striking a third alarm.

Unitil was also requested to the scene.

The fire commander stated holes had to be cut into the attic to get water to the source of the fire.

After the entire attic was checked, just past 9:30 p.m., the commander said the bulk of the fire had been extinguished.

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