Bomb squad called to Woods Hole after fishing boat hauls up phosphorous flare

Falmouth Fire-Rescue/CWN

WOODS HOLE – A fishing vessel hauled up a phosphorous flare Monday afternoon. The boat made port off MBL Street. Falmouth Fire stood by until the Mass State Police bomb squad could arrive and safely dispose of the flare.

Officials remind anyone who may come upon such items washed up on a beach to leave it in place and call 911.



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