Pelham Driveway Car Fire Quickly Contained; No Injuries at Scenic View Drive Home

October 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

PELHAM, N.H. — Pelham Fire and Police responded to a vehicle fire with exposure in the driveway of a single-family residence at 22 Scenic View Drive, according to a department press release prepared by Chief Newman.

Crews arrived to find a passenger car fully involved in the engine compartment with extension into the passenger area, parked close enough to pose an exposure risk to the home. Car 1 was the first unit on scene; Chief Newman served as incident commander.

Fire officials report that Pelham Engine 1 stretched a line and knocked down the flames within four minutes of arrival, preventing extension to the residence. With the fire darkened, Engine 1 and Tanker 1 transitioned to overhaul to ensure remaining hot spots were addressed. The department states no injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters, and no fire extended to the residence.

According to the release, Pelham Fire Department apparatus assigned to the incident included Car 1, Engine 1, Tanker 1, Car 2, and K-1. Eight Pelham Fire personnel operated at the scene. Mutual-aid companies from Hudson (Engine 4) and Dracut (Ladder) were requested but canceled while en route after the first-arriving crews contained the fire. The department thanked Pelham Police, Hudson Fire, and Dracut Fire for their assistance and quick response.

The press release notes that the cause of the fire is under investigation by Pelham Fire Department investigators. The document did not include additional details about the vehicle’s make or model, the homeowners, or the exact time of alarm. No station-coverage assignments were required, and no additional hazards were reported once overhaul operations were complete.

Key details from the department’s report

• Location: 22 Scenic View Drive, Pelham

• Incident type: Car fire with exposure

• First unit on scene: Car 1

• Incident commander: Chief Newman

• PFD apparatus: Car 1, Engine 1, Tanker 1, Car 2, K-1

• Personnel on scene: 8

• Mutual aid: Hudson Engine 4 and Dracut Ladder (both canceled en route)

• Injuries: None reported

• Status: Fire contained in driveway; no extension to residence; cause under investigation

This article reflects the facts provided in the Pelham Fire Department’s written summary.

Credit: Pelham Fire Department