Laconia, Gilford, and Belmont were notified at 11:08 of a building fire at 728 Union Avenue. 13C1 arrived on scene at 11:11 and advised of heavy smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story multi-family dwelling and requested a second alarm. Meredith's 14 Engine 1 went to the scene as part of the second alarm. Reports of occupants trapped in one of the apartments was unfounded as all searches were negative.
Laconia crews quickly knocked down on the fire. 14 Engine 1's crew assisted with salvage and overhaul.
All Meredith companies were in service at 13:47.