Crime & Safety

Firefighters Extinguish House Fire In Concord’s South End: Video

Concord firefighters quickly knocked down a basement fire on Brookside Drive on Saturday afternoon.

CONCORD, NH — Concord fire and rescue teams were sent to a house fire in the South End on Saturday afternoon.

Around 3:15 p.m., Concord Fire Alarm began receiving reports about smoke coming from a home on Brookside Drive. Engine 4 arrived first and confirmed smoke was coming from the building. About 10 minutes later, a firefighter stated the fire appeared to be coming from the basement.

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A few minutes later, firefighters reported putting water on the fire.

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At just past 3:30 p.m., a battalion commander said extra firefighters were not needed to contain the blaze, but they would be needed for city coverage. By 3:45 p.m., the bulk of the fire was put out, according to a commander.

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