Via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
SANDWICH – Firefighters were called to a commercial structure at 18 Jan Sebastian Way about 8:30 AM Saturday. Smoke was reported in the structure. Occupants evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. Fire officials ordered a 2nd alarm for manpower as they searched for the source of the fire. A sprinklers system helped contain the fire. About 9:15 AM the fire was reported under control.
From Sandwich Fire: On December 14, 2024 at 8:21 am, the Sandwich Fire Department responded to smoke in the building at 18 Jan Sebastian Drive in the Sandwich Industrial Park. On arrival crews found heavy smoke condition in Unit 3 with the sprinkler system activated and flowing water.
A 2nd-alarm fire assignment was requested bringing additional resources from Joint Base Fire Department on a line response and resources from Mashpee Fire, Bourne Fire, Cotuit Fire and COMM Fire to the scene. Sandwich Firefighters made entry into the building while also supplying the sprinkler system with additional water. A fire was discovered on the 2nd deck of the building which was extinguished by the sprinkler system. Heavy smoke was throughout the building and it took firefighters 30 minutes to extinguish the fire and remained on scene for an additional hour ventilating the multiple units in the commercial building.
A total of 34 firefighters responded to the scene along with the Providence Canteen who provided coffee and drinks on scene. The Falmouth, West Barnstable and Barnstable Fire Departments provided station coverage during the incident.
There we no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Sandwich Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit.
