Ludlow, Vermont – A Sunday night fire has destroyed a portion of a condo complex.
NBC5 reports that nine local fire departments responded to a fire at a condo in Ludlow, Vermont. The fire happened at the Slopeside Condos situated at 60 Okemo Trailside Road. This condo building is located near the Sachem ski trail. Twelve people were inside the building when it started but were able to escape. One side of the building is a complete loss, while the other portion of the complex suffered minor damage.
As pictured below, the fire was visible from the ski resort and the town of Ludlow.
Chris Rueli shared another picture of the big Ludlow fire Saturday night. A tremendous effort by *NINE* fire departments. The fire could be seen from town. All are safe, and remarkably, part of the condo building was saved. The fire was right off the Sachem trail. pic.twitter.com/nTjckF0rZX
— Tyler Jankoski NBC5(@TylerJankoski) October 21, 2024
(@TylerJankoski) The fire was investigated yesterday by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety & Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit. They determined that it started in the chimney chase of unit A and was accidental. Today, the Ludlow Fire Department issued the following statement:
The building that caught fire was not owned by or affiliated with Okemo Mountain Resort/Vail Resorts. The fire did not impact any of the resort’s facilities and thus won’t impact its opening plans for the 2024-25 season.
Image/Video Credits: NBC5 (Chris Rueli), Ludlow Fire Department, Okemo Mountain Resort (James Niehues)