MARSTONS MILLS – Fire broke out at a residence in Marstons Mills Tuesday afternoon. The fire at 24 Flume Avenue broke out sometime after 4 PM and appeared to be on the outside of the ranch style house. Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames and checked to make sure the fire hadn’t spread inside the home. All of the residents evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Update: Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire reports that they received a call for reported structure fire at 24 Flume Avenue. The caller stated she was disabled and would have a hard time getting herself out of the house on her own. First arriving units found an exterior fire on rear side of the garage, extending towards the roof. The occupant had been able to get herself out on her own. The fire was extinguished, extensive overhaul and ventilation of the home was required. An ambulance on scene evaluated the single occupant of the home. Various pets in the home were all found safe.
The electrical inspector was called to the scene. At this time cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature with the exact cause undetermined.
Barnstable Police and Cotuit Fire Department assisted on scene, Barnstable, West Barnstable, and Hyannis Fire Departments assisted with station coverage during the incident. There were no reported injuries at the incident.
