Crime & Safety

5-Alarm Nashua Fire: Firefighter Hurt, Dozens Displaced

Scores of firefighters from across the region descended on West Hollis Street Monday night.

A monster Nashua fire broke out Monday night.

The 5-alarm blaze engulfed two buildings at 64-66 West Hollis St. The fire was first reported at about 7:30 p.m. The buildings contain apartments and businesses.

A passerby captured this video:

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One firefighter was treated for minor injuries, according to NECN. There were no other reports of injuries.

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The fire knocked out power to homes and businesses in the surrounding area. Check Eversource’s live outage map for updates. As of Monday at 9:30 p.m., 22 customers were without power.

The cause of the fire was immediately unclear.


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