EASTHAM – Firefighters responded to a basement fire in Eastham about 7:30 AM Wednesday. The fire was reported in a cottage on State Highway (Route 6) by Eastwind Drive. According to reports, an object may have been too close to a heater and started smoldering. No injuries were reported.
From Eastham Fire: Wednesday morning at 7:32 AM, the Eastham Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire, smoke coming from the residence at 945 State Highway (Route 6). The structure was unoccupied. The fire was quickly located and extinguished. Initially a line response was requested, bringing Orleans, Wellfleet and Harwich Fire Departments to the scene. There was a quick knock down of the fire from the Eastham crew. At 7:45 AM, the fire was extinguished. Orleans Fire assisted at the scene with overhaul. All units cleared the scene by 9:00 AM.
The structure had significant smoke damage. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation but appears accidental. The Eastham Fire Department wishes to thank all our mutual aid partners and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center, and the Eastham Police Department.
Fire Chief Lisa Albino would like to remind everyone that during heating season, keep all combustibles at least three feet away on all sides and make sure there are working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level.
