One Person Dies in Meredith Fire

MEREDITH, New Hampshire – New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Meredith Fire Chief Ken Jones and Meredith Police Chief Michael Harper announce that a fatal fire occurred at 203 Pease Rd. in Meredith on September 30, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM.

Meredith Fire Department received reports that there were two people trapped inside the home. When first units arrived, they found significant fire and smoke coming from the second story of the single-family home. Once firefighters made entry into the home and extinguishing efforts were underway, they located an individual who was determined to be deceased. Two other residents were in the home at the time of the fire and were able to evacuate safely.

The Meredith Fire Department was assisted by the Meredith Police Department, Laconia Police Department, Laconia Fire Department, Gilford Fire Department, Moultonborough Fire Department, Holderness Fire Department, Bristol Fire Department, Center Harbor Fire Department, New Hampton Fire Department, and Ashland Fire Department.

Positive identification of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of their death, is pending an autopsy that will take place at the NH State Medical Examiner’s Office in Concord, NH, on October 1, 2024.

The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is active and ongoing by members of the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office, Meredith Fire Department and the Meredith Police Department. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov. 

State Fire Marshal Toomey would like to remind everyone of the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes. In the event of an alarm activation or visible smoke or fire, residents should immediately exit their home and call 9-1-1. Keep exits clear and accessible at all times and have a home fire escape plan. Anyone with questions about home fire safety should contact their local fire department or the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office.

No further information is available at this time.

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