Firefighters Arrive To Milford Home With Fire And Smoke Showing

MILFORD, NH — Milford Fire and several surrounding towns responded to a reported house fire on Melendy Road Sunday.

Responders were advised that a fire was reported on the second floor of the 2-story residence. When crews arrived, they had smoke and fire showing from the rear of the house at about 7:30 p.m.

A working fire was declared, bringing additional resources to the scene and to cover Milford fire stations. Milford firefighters set up a ladder truck while others entered the house and reported a fire in a second-floor bedroom.

Crews worked to knock down the heavy fire and then eject smoke from the house. Firefighters brought a pet in a cage to the homeowner, who took it to a safe location.

Milford Chief Kenneth Flaherty said most of the fire damage was limited to the bedroom where the fire appeared. He said the closest fire hydrant was at the intersection of Osgood Road, crews ran about half a mile of 4-inch hose for water supply.

Eversource was summoned to the scene to shut down utilities. The house's occupants cannot return to their home until significant repairs are made.

The Milford Fire Department will investigate the cause and origin of the fire.

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