02 April 2011

2-alarm Fire Destroys North Hampton, NH, Barn

A two-alarm fire early Wednesday (30 March) destroyed two 300-year-old barns and extended to a residence at 134 Walnut Avenue, North Hampton, NH. The fire killed dozens of chickens and burned a boat and a number of other vehicles in the structures.

The initial alarm was transmitted at approximately 0400 hours, and the North Hampton Fire Department was assisted by companies from Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Stratham, and Amesbury, MA.

Media Reports:

Hampton Union: 3-alarm fire kills chickens, destroys N. Hampton barn (30 MAR 11)

New Hampshire Union Leader: Antique cars destroyed, chickens killed in barn blaze (30 MAR 11)

Portsmouth Herald: North Hampton blaze kills chickens, destroys barn (31 MAR 11)

WMUR-TV: Historic Barns Destroyed In N. Hampton Fire (30 MAR 11)

Portsmouth Herald Photo Gallery: North Hampton Fire

WMUR-TV Slideshow: Barn Catches Fire In North Hampton

Background Information:

North Hampton Fire & Rescue

Town of North Hampton

Wikipedia: North Hampton, New Hampshire

Google Map: 134 Walnut Avenue, North Hampton, NH

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