Late Night Fire on Morgan St Claims Woman’s Life in Nashua, NH

Nashua, NH (June 1, 2026) – A second-floor apartment fire left a woman dead on Morgan Street in Nashua late Sunday night, May 31. Nashua Fire said they found Stephanie Lemay, 46, dead inside a multi-family home from smoke inhalation.

Ten people were displaced by the blaze. One apartment was badly damaged, while the rest of the building sustained smoke damage. Emergency units responded late Sunday night and discovered Lemay’s body upon entering the second-floor unit.

Fire officials said the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined but is not considered suspicious. The investigation into what started the fire remains ongoing. 

We extend our deepest condolences to Stephanie Lemay’s children, friends, and everyone who loved her.

What Legal Options Do Families Have After a Fire Death in Nashua, NH?

When someone dies in a residential fire, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim if negligence played a role. In New Hampshire, landlords are legally required to maintain rental properties in a reasonably safe condition, which includes functioning smoke detectors, proper fire exits, and compliance with applicable building and fire codes. If an investigation reveals that a property owner failed to meet those obligations and that failure contributed to a tenant’s death, the family may be eligible to seek compensation through a civil claim.

Multi-family residential buildings in Nashua and throughout Hillsborough County vary widely in age and condition. Older housing stock can present elevated fire risk when properties are not properly maintained. Common issues in older buildings include outdated electrical wiring, inadequate fire suppression systems, and insufficient separation between units. 

A wrongful death claim in a fire case may cover funeral and burial expenses, the loss of the deceased’s financial contributions to the household, and the loss of companionship for surviving family members. New Hampshire law permits certain relatives to bring these claims on behalf of a person who died due to another’s negligence. The state’s wrongful death statute generally allows three years from the date of death to file, though beginning the process early helps preserve critical evidence.

Building and fire code violations, if present, can be central to establishing liability in a case like this. A wrongful death attorney may work alongside fire investigators and building inspectors to determine whether the property met required safety standards at the time of the fire. Maintenance records, inspection histories, and prior complaints about the building’s condition can all become relevant in a wrongful death claim that involved a rental property.

If your family has lost someone in a residential fire in New Hampshire, Stephen Law can help you understand what legal options may be available. We can carefully review your case and analyze what legal options may be available for your family based on New Hampshire law. 

To learn more, call Stephen Law at (877) 663-1007 to speak with our team.

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