FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to an Old Forge Road residence in Falmouth about 2:10 PM for a reported structure fire. Arriving crews investigated a fireplace where the fire appeared to have spread into a partition. Mutual aid was called to cover the Falmouth fire stations while firefighters opened up the wall to find and extinguish the fire.
From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: At approximately 2:11 PM on Friday, the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department responded to 5 Old Forge Road for a reported structure fire. Units were updated while en route of smoke in the basement, coming from an unknown source.
The first arriving engine (Engine 24) reported nothing showing. The initial investigation revealed a slight haze in the structure. Occupants were instructed to evacuate the residence. Further investigation revealed a slight smoke condition in the basement from fire that had extended into a partition in the basement after the occupants reported having fire in the fireplace the night before.
Extensive overhaul was needed to gain access to the area of origin. The area was wet down, and the residence was turned back over the homeowner after consultation with a representative from the Building Department. Two firefighters were transported to Falmouth Hospital and evaluated for non-serious injuries.
Thank you to the Falmouth Police Department who assisted with traffic control. Joint Base Cape Cod FD, Sandwich FD, Cotuit FD, COMM FD, and Bourne FD for assistance at the scene and by covering our stations.
