Crime & Safety
Goffstown NH Sportsdome Comes Down During Intense Winter Storm
Fire crews were called for a report of a building collapsing on Wednesday but found out later the structure deflated.
GOFFSTOWN, NH — Goffstown firefighters responded to the NH Sportsdome Complex on Tower Lane off Goffstown Back Road Wednesday for a reported collapse of the structure.
On arrival, responders found the structure had deflated and was on the ground. The complex is normally 350 feet by 230 feet with a height of 72 feet.
The direct cause is not known. Firefighters confirmed the dome deflated rather than collapsed, which was what was initially reported by officials. Security video showed the deflation of the complex and the owner of the facility is investigating the cause.
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There was no one inside and no reported injuries.
Many types of sports teams use the sports dome to practice and play games within the facility.
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The facility has a 200-person capacity limit which includes players, coaches, officials, trainers, and spectators, according to the website of the company that operates it. The company operates a facility in Hooksett, too.
On this same day in 2017,
a similar incident occurred at the sports dome in Milford.
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