CHATHAM – Firefighters responded to a reported house fire in Chatham Thursday evening. The blaze was reported at the intersection of Fox Hill Road and Strong Island Road just after 9 PM. A 2nd alarm was sounded for additional manpower to the scene. Firefighters took a defensive stance fighting the flames from the exterior. There were no immediate reports of injuries. By 11 PM, the fire was reported under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office.
From Chatham Fire: On Thursday May 1st at approximately 9:07 AM, the Chatham Fire Department received multiple 911 calls for a fully involved building fire. E-185 and T-189 were dispatched as well as a line response from Harwich and Orleans. Upon arrival, the house was fully involved and Captain Ready on E-185 established command and requested a working fire assignment. A master stream was set up on the A-side of the building and a 2 1/2 inch handline was deployed to the B-side. Deputy Clarke arrived on scene and assumed command. A 2nd alarm assignment was requested, bringing crews from Harwich, Orleans, Eashtam, Brewster and Yarmouth to the scene. Hyannis provided station coverage. Tower 189 extended and charged the aerial master stream to the A side of the building for defensive operation, and T-176 also did so on the C side. Multiple 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 inch handlines were deployed.
It was conformed that no one was inside the residence, and due to the extreme fire conditions a defensive mode of attack remained in place. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to the scene to assist in the investigation. Eversource was called to secure the power to the building. The Building Commissioner and Water Department were also called for assistance.
The fire was brought under control about 12 AM, and due to the building condition it was determined no overhaul would be performed. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Marhsal’s Office. We would like to thank all of the surrounding departments for their assistance, as well as the Chatham Police Department for help at the scene. All crews were cleared at 1 AM, and Engine 185 remained on scene for a fire watch to extinguish any hot spots that appeared throughout the night.
Top photo by Chatham Fire/CWN; lower photo by Harwich Fire/CWN
