Updated: Small fire in basement of Brewster residence extinguished

BREWSTER – Firefighters responded to a residence in the 200 block of Tubman Road shortly after 5 PM Saturday for reports of smoke in the house. Crews discovered a small fire in the basement of the home and quickly extinguished it. Smoke was ventilated and firefighters checked to make sure the fire hadn’t spread any further. No injuries were reported.

Brewster Fire/CWN

Brewster Fire reports that At 5:19 p.m. on Saturday November 27 Brewster Fire was dispatched to a residence on Tubman Road for a reported past dryer fire. Upon investigation firefighters found a heavy smoke condition in the basement with flames impinging on the wooden first floor structural supports above a drop ceiling. Personnel immediately stretched a 1 ¾ hose line from Squad 241 to the basement for fire extinguishment while at the same time using a water extinguisher to hold back the growing fire. Fortunately, the rapid and aggressive work of the firefighters resulted in keeping the fire contained to a small area in the basement ceiling. After extinguishing the fire smoke was ventilated from the structure. Eversource was called to the scene to secure the electric after which the residence was turned over to the owner. Brewster Fire/Rescue thanks the Harwich and Dennis Fire Departments and their Chief officers for their response and assistance. Great job by all!

This incident highlights the need to ensure your home is protected by working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of your residence. The daily fire and life safety of your family should be of the highest priority!



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