Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
FALMOUTH – Firefighters were called to Soprano’s restaurant on Grand Avenue about 6 PM Monday after smoke was noticed in the building. An investigation reportedly determined a motor had burnt out in a rooftop air handler. No injuries were reported.
From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: Falmouth Emergency Communications received a commercial fire alarm activation for the property located at 286 Grand Avenue at 5:48 PM Monday evening. Engine 21 and Car 28 were dispatched to investigate. Upon arrival, the owner of the property reported that there was a power outage in the area. The alarm source was identified as a duct smoke detector activation in the Soprano’s Restaurant. Engine 21 found an electrical odor on the first floor and a stronger odor and a moderate smoke condition on the second floor. The incident was upgraded to a first alarm assignment adding Engine 22, Engine 25, and Ladder 26 to the scene.
Crews investigating the roof of the structure located a burned motor on a rooftop HVAC unit with no extension to the structure. Power was secured to the unit, and additionally, power was secured to the entire structure, until the Town of Falmouth Electrical Inspector and Eversource could determine there were no additional power problems due to the power outage in the area. The building was turned back over to the owner and all apparatus was clear of the scene by 7:30 PM. Thanks to the Falmouth Police Department for securing the road and diverting traffic to allow our personnel to operate safely.
