Dennis Fire/CWN
DENNIS – From Dennis Fire: At 09:28 AM, the Dennis Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 224 Baxter Street. When Dennis Fire units arrived, they found smoke showing from a wood frame converted garage. Firefighters were able to stretch two handlines and attack the fire that was located on the second floor and threw ladders for egress.
The occupant was at work at the time of the fire so the building was unoccupied. The building and contents on the second floor received severe damage from the fire.
Dennis fire received assistance from Harwich fire at the scene.
The cause of the fire has been deemed non-suspicious. All indicators are leaning us to believe that a portable electric heater is the cause. With our first severe cold snap approaching this weekend we urge anyone using portable heaters to be cautious in their use.
