Fire at Weirs Beach

Bear Island South · 05-04-2013, 05:45 PM

From the Lake Winnipesaukee WeatherCam

Firefighters continue mopping up the Weirs Beach brush fire that went to 5 alarms today. Wind at Laconia Airport has shifted yet again, and is now blowing from the SE (as it is here.) Their wind is not as strong as ours on the water, thankfully. Theirs is sustained at 10 mph while ours is sustained at 24 gusting to 33 mph with 1-2 foot waves coming up the lake. Evening brings a lower sun angle and cooler temperatures as a result. That reduces relative humidity because the cooler temperature can't hold as much humidity and is therefore "more full" with the amount of moisture it's had. With less drying-power, the air is less favorable for fire growth (which is why a fire permit may say it's only valid at night.)

Relative humidity is up to 32 percent in Laconia now and will continue to rise as the temperature cools off for the night. Here on the lake we have relative humidity of 55% thanks to the air absorbing moisture from the lake surface.

Expect the wind to die down significantly within 2 hours after sunset. We have a clear night ahead -- good for viewing the meteor showers that have been going on.
17 minutes ago near Moultonborough

Lake Winnipesaukee WeatherCam
#Winnipesaukee wind leveled off, sust. 25 mph from SSE

tis · 05-04-2013, 06:04 PM

We saw that fire from this side of the lake, it looked pretty bad. We only found out exactly where it was a little while ago.

Bear Island South · 05-04-2013, 06:13 PM

Where exactly was the fire...it almost looks hazy to the west from our place.

tis · 05-04-2013, 06:25 PM

http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/fir...z/-/index.html

PaugusBayFireFighter · 05-04-2013, 09:15 PM

The fire was about a quarter mile north of Christmas Island Steak House on the east side of Weirs Beach Blvd. WBB was closed and traffic was detoured to White Oaks Rd. The road was closed because of a hose line in the street.
Besides a couple acres of burnt brush, the real tragedy of the fire was the record low attendance for several yards sales!

Resident 2B · 05-04-2013, 10:17 PM

Thanks to the Laconia Fire Department and to the 15 communities that supported Laconia in getting this fire under control without any damage to any dwelling.

Were would we be without you great people?

R2B

05-04-2013, 05:45 PM	#1
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Fire at Weirs Beach From the Lake Winnipesaukee WeatherCam Firefighters continue mopping up the Weirs Beach brush fire that went to 5 alarms today. Wind at Laconia Airport has shifted yet again, and is now blowing from the SE (as it is here.) Their wind is not as strong as ours on the water, thankfully. Theirs is sustained at 10 mph while ours is sustained at 24 gusting to 33 mph with 1-2 foot waves coming up the lake. Evening brings a lower sun angle and cooler temperatures as a result. That reduces relative humidity because the cooler temperature can't hold as much humidity and is therefore "more full" with the amount of moisture it's had. With less drying-power, the air is less favorable for fire growth (which is why a fire permit may say it's only valid at night.) Relative humidity is up to 32 percent in Laconia now and will continue to rise as the temperature cools off for the night. Here on the lake we have relative humidity of 55% thanks to the air absorbing moisture from the lake surface. Expect the wind to die down significantly within 2 hours after sunset. We have a clear night ahead -- good for viewing the meteor showers that have been going on. 17 minutes ago near Moultonborough Lake Winnipesaukee WeatherCam #Winnipesaukee wind leveled off, sust. 25 mph from SSE

05-04-2013, 06:04 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	We saw that fire from this side of the lake, it looked pretty bad. We only found out exactly where it was a little while ago.

05-04-2013, 06:13 PM	#3
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Where exactly was the fire...it almost looks hazy to the west from our place.

05-04-2013, 06:25 PM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/fir...z/-/index.html

05-04-2013, 09:15 PM	#5
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	The fire was about a quarter mile north of Christmas Island Steak House on the east side of Weirs Beach Blvd. WBB was closed and traffic was detoured to White Oaks Rd. The road was closed because of a hose line in the street. Besides a couple acres of burnt brush, the real tragedy of the fire was the record low attendance for several yards sales!

05-04-2013, 10:17 PM	#6
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Thanks to the Laconia Fire Department and to the 15 communities that supported Laconia in getting this fire under control without any damage to any dwelling. Were would we be without you great people? R2B

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