Manchester, NH 2nd Alarm - 165-167 W Hancock St - 11/23/17

Manchester NH firefighters fought this 2 alarm fire in a 6 unit apartment house on Thanksgiving night, November 23rd 2017. Multiple calls were received reporting the fire at 165-167 West Hancock St with firefighters arriving to find heavy fire showing from the D side of the multi dwelling. The fire had gained significant headway, with extension into the upper floors and attic prompting a quick request for a 2nd alarm. Several families and their pets, including multiple dogs and a rabbit had to be assisted in evacuation from the home to escape the flames. Firefighters stretched multiple lines in order to knock down the flames, which took about an hour to do. 2 firefighters were injured on scene and the cause of the fire has been determined to be careless disposal of smoking materials.