DERRY, N.H. – A man in Derry is fighting for his life after an explosion and fire tore through a home on Sunday night. The incident, which occurred at 607 Chases Grove Road, left the manufactured home engulfed in flames, presenting a dangerous situation for local firefighters.
The explosion and subsequent fire were reported around 7:40 p.m., prompting a swift response from emergency responders. Initially unsure if anyone was trapped inside, firefighters soon learned that bystanders had heroically pulled a man from the burning building. The unidentified man was rushed to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for critical injuries sustained in the blaze.
Firefighters faced significant challenges in combating the flames, as the fire erupted in a tightly packed neighborhood lacking fire hydrants. Despite these obstacles, responders managed to bring the blaze under control after approximately 45 minutes of intense firefighting efforts. Chief Gregory Laro highlighted the rural location of the structure, which necessitated a reliance on tanker shuttles to provide water for the firefighting operation.
In light of the severity of the incident, the state fire marshal’s office has been called in to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire. Officials are currently working to unravel the circumstances that led to the destructive explosion and subsequent inferno that threatened the lives and property in the quiet Derry neighborhood.
The community remains on edge as authorities work to determine the origins of the fire, hoping to prevent similar incidents in the future. As residents come together to support the injured man and assess the damage caused by the fire, the town of Derry grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic event that has left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community.