Neighbors Help Nashua Family Escape Fire

Photo: Firefighters at the scene of a fire in Nashua Friday. (Credit: Hudson Heat)

NASHUA, NH — Several Pinehurst Avenue residents helped a family escape a fire Friday afternoon during a raging snowstorm.

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The fire broke out at 47 Pinehurst Ave. at about 3:45 p.m.

Deputy Fire Chief George Walker said flames and smoke were pouring out of the attic and spread to another room. Two people and a cat were inside at the time and three neighbors helped them escape, Walker said.

Walker said the home was heavily damaged. He added the