Orleans Fire-Rescue/CWN
WELLFLEET – Firefighters were called to a fully involved shed fire in Wellfleet shortly after 11 PM Monday. The shed on Day Road was fully involved with brush burning when crews arrived. Crews from Eastham and Truro assisted in stopping further spread of the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
From Wellfleet Fire: The Wellfleet Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire at 11:10 PM Monday evening.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the fire had extended beyond the shed and spread to a local fisherman’s shellfishing gear and boat. Fire crews quickly deployed multiple 1-3/4” attack lines to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing extension to nearby homes and protecting additional uninvolved shellfishing gear threatened by the fire.
Due to the size and complexity of the incident, mutual aid assistance was requested from the Eastham Fire Department Truro Fire Department, OOrleans Fire-Rescue and BBrewster Fire Department The WWellfleet Police Departmentalso assisted at the scene with traffic control and scene safety.
There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation and is currently undetermined.
The Wellfleet Fire Department would like to thank all assisting agencies for their rapid response and coordinated efforts during the incident. Their actions helped contain the fire and reduce the loss to shellfishing equipment, which remains an important part of Wellfleet’s working waterfront and local economy
