FALMOUTH – Fire crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Falmouth. The call in the 700 block of North Falmouth Highway (Route 28A) came in shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday. Flames were pouring from the front of the house when crews arrived.
Update: Officials report two people and a dog safely escaped the fire. As of 7:15 PM, the fire appeared to be under control. The State Fire Marshal’s office was notified to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross is providing temporary shelter for the displaced residents.
From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: At 6:41 PM on February 15, 2026, the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire. First-arriving units found a single-family residential structure set back approximately 200 feet, with an estimated 75% of the structure involved in fire, and immediately began fire attack, with additional units arriving on scene to assist.
Due to the home’s setback from the roadway and the extent of fire involvement, defensive operations were implemented. The fire was brought under control at approximately 7:45 PM. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries; however, a family pet was lost in the incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Any questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the State Fire Marshals’ office.
We would like to thank the Falmouth Police Department, Falmouth Emergency Communications, and Falmouth Animal Control. In addition, we want to thank our Mutual Aid Fire Department Partners, Joint Base Cape Cod Firefighters Local S-28, Bourne Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services, Cotuit Fire Department, Sandwich Fire Department, Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire & Rescue Department, and Mashpee Fire Department for assistance at the scene and for station coverage.
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