Updated: One person killed as fire tears through house in Falmouth

FALMOUTH – Fire heavily damaged a house in Falmouth leaving one person dead. Firefighters were called to 663 Gifford Street just before 5 PM Sunday to find fire showing from the 1.5 story building. Falmouth Fire-Rescue Department (FFRD) tells Cape Wide News that FFRD units were dispatched to a building fire on Gifford Street in their town. Crews arrived to find a single family dwelling well involved in fire. During the fire attack, crews quickly located and removed a victim from the residence. Several hose lines were deployed, and the fire was controlled in approximately 30 mins. Tragically, the victim did not survive. The fire is currently being investigated by the Falmouth Fire Deptartment, Falmouth Police Deptartment, State Police detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s office and the State Fire Marshal’s office. FFRD extended their sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends.