New details: Fire damages house in Mashpee home

Mashpee Fire/CWN

MASHPEE – Fire broke out at a home in Mashpee about 9 PM Saturday evening. The fire at 282 Main Street (Route 130) reportedly started on a deck and spread to the house before crews knocked the flames down. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

From Mashpee Fire: On Saturday at 9:05 PM, the Mashpee Fire Department received a 911 call from the residents of 252 Main Street reporting a fire on their rear deck that was spreading into the home. On arrival, fire crews found an enclosed deck engulfed in smoke and flames. The fire had also extended into the kitchen of the house. All occupants were able evacuate safely, however a dog and a cat were unaccounted for.

A working fire assignment was called and crews from Cotuit, Sandwich, Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills, and Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Departments assisted either at the scene or station coverage. The Mashpee Police Department was also on the scene assisting Mashpee Fire as they always do.

Initial fire crew successfully contained the fire to the rear deck area and the interior kitchen, however, there was significant smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the home. During the initial search, the owner’s dog was found but unfortunately did not survive the incident. Later during the overhaul phase, the owner’s cat was discovered alive and was returned to its owner.

There were not injuries to civilians or firefighters during the incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation by the Mashpee Fire Department.



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