SANDWICH – Fire broke out in a house in Sandwich about 3:30 PM Sunday. Firefighters were called to Route 130 just south of Snake Pond Road to find smoke coming from the building. Crews were able to quickly douse the flames. All occupants were able to get out of the structure and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.|
From Sandwich Fire: On October 13th at 3:28 PM, the Sandwich Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at 27 Route 130 in Forestdale. On arrival units found the fire in the 1st floor bedroom. A Working Fire assignment was requested bringing units from Joint Base Cape Cod and Mashpee fire departments to the scene. The three home occupants reported fire on the first floor and self-evacuated. The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes. There was heavy damage to the first floor bedroom with moderate water damage to the first floor.
A total or 20 firefighters responded to the scene as well as the American Red Cross to assist the residents with temporary relocation.
One of the home’s occupants suffered burns to their chest and foot and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The cause of the fire is believed to be careless disposal of smoking materials, and at this time the fire investigation will be completed by the Sandwich Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit.
The Cotuit, Bourne and Barnstable fire departments provided station coverage during the fire.
