HARDWICK – On December 3, at 9:11 p.m., Greensboro Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to Lower Cherry Street in Hardwick to assist with a fully involved structure fire. Multiple agencies responded to assist Hardwick Fire Department.
The fire spread quickly through the building, and responding departments worked to protect nearby houses. Crews returned to the station at approximately 11:30 p.m..

photo by Vanessa Fournier

photo by Vanessa Fournier

Siding on the Hardwick Gospel Hall was melted from the radiant heat of a December 3 fire in Hardwick, at the home of Mike and Sally Brochu, across the street.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

photo by Vanessa Fournier
Vanessa Fournier graduated from Hazen Union School in 1973 and went to work taking photos in Bennington, then returned to Hardwick to work for Vin Zecchinelli of Farland Studio for several years. She started her own photo business in 1979. She's been in photography for over 50 years, working for The Hardwick Gazette for 44 years. She retired in 2023 and is still taking pictures for The Gazette because she still loves what she does.



