Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Third Floor of Amherst St. Building

January 05, 2026 | Manchester, NH

Firefighters responded to a working fire at 305 Amherst St., where smoke was visible from the third floor of a three-story woodframe structure measuring 40 by 60 feet. The incident was reported at 7:01 a.m. on Jan. 5. Emergency crews arrived to find heavy smoke on the upper level and launched an aggressive firefighting effort to contain the flames. No injuries were reported, and investigators are currently on the scene working to determine the cause of the fire.

40x60 3 Story woodframe, smoke showing Floor 3.

This event underscores persistent fire safety issues in older woodframe buildings, which can see fires spread quickly. Local authorities have cordoned off the surrounding area to protect the public while operations continue.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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