State investigators are attempting to find out what caused a fire at a North Conway resort on Saturday.
Fire and rescue teams were sent to the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort on Route 16 around 2:45 p.m. for a report of heavy smoke and fire coming from the third floor of the hotel's southern wing. Guests were evacuated when firefighters arrived. According to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office, some guests were seen jumping from upper-level to lower-level balconies to escape from the building.
Strong wind gusts hampered their efforts as firefighters attempted to battle the blaze.
The North Conway Fire Department requested assistance from multiple surrounding communities, including Conway, Center Conway, East Conway, Redstone, Bartlett, Jackson, Madison, Tamworth, Ossipee, Center Ossipee, Moultonborough, Center Harbor, Sandwich, Milton, Wolfeboro, Shelburne, Effingham, and Wakefield. Resources from Action Ambulance and Lakes Region Mutual Aid also have been provided. The State Fire Marshal office was also contacted to assist in the follow-up investigation. They remain on scene.
"At this time, there have been no reports of unaccounted for guests, and those who were staying at the Red Jacket have been offered hospitality at another nearby resort," Tyler Dumont, a public information officer, said.
Two firefighters and a civilian were injured and taken to Memorial Hospital.
Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to contact the office of the State Fire Marshal at 603-223-4289.