YARMOUTH – Update from Yarmouth Fire: On Monday at 9:05 PM, the Yarmouth Fire Department received a 911 call from the residence at 7 Chesley’s Way in South Yarmouth. The female caller stated that her kitchen was on fire and that she was having trouble evacuating due to mobility issues. The Fire Alarm Operator immediately dispatched Engine 43, Engine 45, Tower 41 and ambulance 57 as a first alarm assignment to the location. The Dennis Fire Department, through the county mutual aid system, provided an engine to the scene.
The homeowner was able to evacuate from the home with the help of a neighbor just prior to crews arriving. The fire was extinguished, the home was ventilated, searches were completed, and utilities were secured. There were no other life safety issues at the property.
The fire is under investigation but is believed to have started in a microwave in the kitchen. The elderly homeowner was evaluated on the scene by paramedics and was not transported to the hospital.
Deputy Chief Scott Smith wishes to thank the firefighters for their quick response. The efficient extinguishment of the fire minimized damage to the home.
Deputy Chief Smith reports that functional smoke detectors played a vital role in early notification to the homeowner. He added this is a perfect time to change the batteries on your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors., adding this is a good reminder is to change your batteries when you change your clocks.
