Early morning fire in Dennis

DENNIS – Dennis fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 67 Acorn Road at 03:36 AM. The occupants evacuated the single-story ranch style house and called 911 after smelling smoke and being alerted by a working smoke detector in the basement. The smoke detector on the first floor had the battery removed and was inoperable. When firefighters arrived, they discovered the fire in the basement and contained it to one room. Firefighters advanced two hose lines to extinguish the blaze with the assistance of the Yarmouth fire department. The fire totally consumed the contents of the room. Brewster and Yarmouth Fire Departments covered the Dennis stations during the incident. The cause of the fire in under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious at this time. All indicators and origin are pointing to a power tool battery charger. One firefighter was treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. The American Red Cross was called to assist the nine members living in the house.