MASHPEE – A fire on the exterior of a house in Mashpee was quickly doused. Firefighters responded to Simons Narrows Road near Spinnaker Drive shortly before 4 PM Tuesday. The fire appeared to have originated near an outdoor shower. Firefighters confirmed the fire was kept from spreading into the home. No injuries were reported.
From Mashpee Fire: Attention, residents and homeowners: Our department recently responded to a house fire caused by an outdoor mirror that was reflecting sunlight onto the sidewall of a house.
This reflection ignited the clapboard, leading to an active fire in the sidewall. Thankfully, the homeowner returned home and smelled smoke before it ran up the side of the house!
Please consider moving mirrors out of direct sunlight. Ensure mirrors are not positioned where they can reflect sunlight or covered up when not in use!
Additionally, regularly inspect outdoor areas for any objects that might concentrate or redirect sunlight onto your home’s exterior.
This incident could have been much worse, and we are thankful that damage was minor.
Please have a happy and safe summer!
Photos by Mashpee Fire/CWN
