Manchester 3-Alarm Fatal Fire Cause Determined As Electrical

MANCHESTER, NH — After extensive investigation New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Manchester Fire Chief Andre Parent, and Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg announce that the cause of the fire at 10 Dutton St. in Manchester on Nov. 6, has been determined.

After a thorough investigation conducted by the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Manchester police and fire departments, the cause of the fatal fire was accidental and most likely electrical in nature.

The Dutton Street fire killed one person, left a firefighter with second and third-degree burns on 40 percent of his body, and injured an and additional firefighter and resident. Six people had to be rescued by ground ladder by firefighters from the upper floors of the three-story building.

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Toomey reminded everyone that extension cords can overheat and cause fires when used improperly. Overheating is usually caused by overloading or connecting appliances that consume more watts than the cord can handle.

Check to ensure that that the extension cord is properly rated for the products that are plugged into it. Damaged extension cords can also cause fires. Cords shouldn’t be pinched by furniture, forced into small spaces, placed under rugs, located near heat sources, or attached by nails and staples. Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

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