Greater Nashua
Amherst Street building ravaged by natural gas explosion
NASHUA - Three firefighters were injured while responding to a four-alarm fire at 440 Amherst St. on the afternoon of Feb. 2. According to Nashua Fire Rescue, the fire, which broke out at 3 p.m., is believed to have been caused by a natural gas explosion. The building, which houses Greater Nashua Mental Health, was almost completely engulfed when firefighters arrived. According to WMUR, crews were ordered to evacuate the building and fight the fire from the outside. Approximately 40 people were in the building at the time and four individuals were reported missing. A cell phone alert was sent out to area residents asking them to turn off burners and put out open flames. Amherst Street was closed between Somerset Parkway at Thornton Road. Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her husband, Joseph Daley, also offered their condolences. “I have been briefed on the tragic explosion that ...
