Londonderry News

Londonderry Fire is presently fighting a “under control” forest fire in the area of 19 Sparhawk Drive.  Earlier this afternoon Londonderry Police responded to the area for two teens “Walking down the road and lighting handfuls of leaves on fire.”  The youths were not found at the time.

Mad Max at the Sparhawk Forest Fire, Image by Cory Nader

At about 4:30 Londonderry fire sent out Forestry two and Engine 1 to the hilly area behind the homes on Sparhawk.  On arrival command reported 1/2 acre was on fire and requested a second forestry unit.  Mutual aid was called in for station coverage.  A second alarm was sounded for an additional forestry and engine to the scene.

The fire was reported under control at about 5pm by command, Capt. Doug Cardwell at the scene.  Calling into fire alarm he reported “Forest Fire is contained we have established a line, companies are working on hilly terrain and I project one to one and one half hours to extinguish the fire.”

Capt. Doug Cardwell lends a hand at Sparhawk Forest Fire Photo by Cory Nader

At the time of this report 5:20 pm, the battle continues against the Sparhawk Drive Forest Fire in Londonderry, New Hampshire.  Stay tuned to Londonderry Hometown Online Breaking News for further updates.