Structure Fire and Multi-Alarm Response at 48 Winding Road, Bedford, NH

Summary: A major structure fire occurred at 48 Winding Road in Bedford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The incident began with reports of a fire in a two-story wood-frame house, with initial confirmation that all occupants had exited safely. Smoke was observed coming from the attic, prompting a first alarm response. As the situation escalated, additional alarms were transmitted, resulting in a multi-agency, multi-alarm response involving Bedford Fire, mutual aid from surrounding towns, and specialized units such as tankers and ambulances. Operations included switching fireground channels, establishing water supply, and coordinating staging and accountability. The fire was eventually brought under control after extensive efforts, with all companies held for overhaul. Power company (Eversource) was also called to the scene. The event posed significant risk to property and required extensive coordination to ensure public and firefighter safety.