Loudon, NH, Firefighters Face Challenges at House Fire

    May 11, 2025
    The closest water supply was more than a half mile away, the Loudon fire chief said.

    A chimney fire quickly spread and destroyed a Loudon house.

    Firefighters quickly called for additional alarms due to the rural location of the incident and water supply challenges, WMUR reported.

    The closest water available was a half-mile away.

    An attached wood shed was destroyed but a barn was not damaged.

    Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

     

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