Fire damages home in Newport

Claremont firefighters assist in extinguishing a structure fire in Newport, N.H., on Monday, March 3, 2025. The homeowner was present when the fire started in the wood stove and was able to evacuate, but the fire spread to the second floor of the home causing substantial damage, Newport fire chief Steve Yannuzzi said. “It’s going to take extensive work to get it to a livable condition,” he said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Claremont firefighters assist in extinguishing a structure fire in Newport, N.H., on Monday, March 3, 2025. The homeowner was present when the fire started in the wood stove and was able to evacuate, but the fire spread to the second floor of the home causing substantial damage, Newport fire chief Steve Yannuzzi said. “It’s going to take extensive work to get it to a livable condition,” he said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Valley News — Alex Driehaus

Published: 03-03-2025 4:31 PM

NEWPORT — A fire that started in a wood stove spread tot he second floor before it was extinguished on Monday.

The homeowner was home at the time of the first, Steve Yannuzzi, Newport fire chief said. No injuries were reported.

“It’s going to take extensive work to get it to a livable condition,” he said.

— Staff report

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