ONSET – Bourne firefighters responded mutual aid to assist Onset at a 2-alarm house fire on Dusty Lane about 2 PM Friday. According to reports all occupants were able to safely evacuate. Dramatic video showed the moment a firefighter nearly fell through the roof of the structure. He was able to get out with the help of a fellow firefighter. His exact condition was not immediately known. The cause of the fire us under investigation.
From Onset Fire: At approximately 2 PM, a 911 call was received reporting a structure fire at #4 Dusty Lane in the Onset Fire District. A structure fire response was dispatched, including an automatic line response from Wareham Fire Department.
While fire units were enroute, police arrived and reported fire showing from a residential structure. On arrival, units found smoke and fire showing from a 2-story ranch style residence, with an initial report that no residents were home at the time of the fire. A working fire assignment and then a 2″d alarm was transmitted for additional assistance from surrounding communities. First arriving crews were able to locate and remove a family pet that was found in the home. Unfortunately, the pet did not survive. The fire was deemed under control a short time later.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, however 1 firefighter did have a close call while working on the roof to ventilate smoke and heat from the structure. The firefighter was working in close proximity to the ventilation hole and stepped into the cut area, while attempting to maneuver around the hole. The firefighter was quickly removed from the ventilation hole, without injury. Assistant Chief Andersen stated “Vertical ventilation is a common tactic that is routinely used, and is a key component is structural firefighting. We are fortunate that no one was hurt today and the firefighter was quickly assisted by the other firefighter working beside him. Firefighting is a team effort and that is evident today”.
At this time the fire is under investigation by the Onset Fire Department and Wareham Police, assisted by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Investigation Unit.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the following agencies; Wareham Fire District, Wareham EMS, Wareham Police, Wareham Department of Natural Resources, Bourne Fire Department, Marion Fire Department, Plymouth Fire Department, Carver Fire Department, while Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department providing coverage at Onset Fire headquarters. Department of Fire Services provided a Rehab truck as well as the Providence Canteen truck also assisted the scene with providing rehab services to the firefighters.
Photos and video by David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN
