TAMWORTH — A fire extensively damaged the Mari’s Treasures building at the corner of Routes 16 and 113 in Chocorua Village on Thursday.
According to Tamworth Fire Chief Richard Colcord, two people were in the building but were able to get out quickly when they noticed the fire at about 10:45 a.m. No one was injured in the fire.
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