On the morning of Saturday October 6, 2007 Nashua Fire Alarm began receiving several calls reporting a building fire at 61 Fairmount Street. The initial dispatch of Engine 1, Engine 5, and Ladder 1 with Deputy Allison responded. On arrival the companies encountered heavy fire conditions on the grounds of a vacant tannery building. A second alarm was requested bringing Engine 4, Engine 2, and Ladder 2 to the scene. The third alarm was transmitted and Engine 6, Engine 3, and Tower 1 were dispatched. The fire quickly consumed the building and defensive operations were required. Companies remained on scene for most of the day wetting down hot spots. ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY5.jpg)
The main body of the building ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY1.jpg)
IC Deputy Allison looks over the scene ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY2.jpg)
Looking at the building through the main gate to the property ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY3.jpg)
Another shot from Fairmount Street ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY4.jpg)
No forcible entry tools needed here ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY6.jpg)
Companies trying to make progress with hand lines ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY7.jpg)
Engine Co 4 on a big line ![](/images/TANNERY/TANNERY8.jpg) FF Eric Battaselli of Engine Co. 5 Photos provided by Al Boucher
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