Dennis Fire/CWN
DENNIS PORT – Fire broke out at a home in Dennis Port just after 2:30 PM. Firefighters responded to 31 Cedar Lane to find fire on the outside of a seasonal home.
Dennis Fire tells Cape Wide News that on Monday, April 13, 2020, at 2:36 PM, they along with Dennis Police responded to a reported structure fire at 41 Cedar Lane. The single-story house sits on a dirt road overlooking Swan Pond and was vacant at the time of the fire.
Upon arrival firefighters encountered fire on the front outside of the building extending to a large pile of brush. Firefighters prevented it from getting deep into the house. There were no fire hydrants on the road so firefighters had to truck water in to the scene. The fire was knocked down and extinguished within 30 minutes.
The Dennis Fire Department was assisted with an engine from the Harwich Fire Department.
The fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time. Leading indicators are pointing to high winds and a service line to the house. Eversource was called to secure the power.
Town assessing maps have the home owned by Anne Kelly Realty Tr and has an assessed value of $315,000
There were no injuries reported.
