Orleans Fire-Rescue/CWN
ORLEANS – Firefighters from several departments responded to a structure fire on Locust Road in Orleans. The call came in just after 3:30 PM and crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from an attached garage and spreading to the 3 story house. Smoke could be seen from much of the outer Cape. A second alarm was struck to bring additional manpower to the scene and to cover the Orleans fire station. All occupants safely evacuated and there were no immediate reports of injuries. About 4:30 PM, the fire was reported under control.
Eastham Fire/CWN
From Orleans Fire-Rescue: On Monday 24 July 2024 at 3:39 PM, multiple 911 calls were recieved Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center for a structure fire on Locust Road. Chief Deering arrived 3:42 PM to a 2 story home with attached garage well involved in fire. All occupants were able to get out of the house. A working fire and then a second alarm were called bring firefighters from departments between Wellfleet and Hyannis to the scene and to to cover stations. Five hoselines were put in to operation and extensive work was done to contain the fire. The fire was declared under control at 4:26 p.m. crews remained on acene for several more hours checking for fire extension and hot spots.
The cause of the fire is accidental and is being investigated by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services / Massachusetts State Police.
There were no injuries.
Special thanks to the Special Signal Fire Association / Providence Canteen and DFS rehab unit for assiting with hydration and cooling our firefighters who worked hard in the beat and humidity.
Thank you to the departments that assisted:
Orleans Police Department
Chatham Fire Department
Harwich Fire Department
Brewster Fire Department
Eastham Fire Department
Hyannis Firefighters
Yarmouth Fire Department, MA
Dennis Professional Firefighters Local 2583
Wellfleet Fire Department
Orleans Water Department
Barnstable County Sheriffs Office
