YARMOUTH – Two people were able to escape after flames erupted in a house in Yarmouth. The call on Gill Avenue came in shortly after 10:30 PM Wednesday night. Mutual aid from surrounding departments responded to the scene and to cover the Yarmouth fire stations. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Update from Yarmouth Fire: At 22:40 on December 25th, 2024, the Yarmouth Fire Department received a call from 9 Gill Avenue in West Yarmouth reporting a fire on the second floor of an occupied home. On arrival, crews reported smoke and fire from a second-floor window, and that all occupants were able to exit the structure on their own. A working fire assignment was ordered, bringing in fire crews from Dennis and Hyannis, along with an ambulance from Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills.
The fire had started in a second-floor bedroom, and although the bulk of the fire was contained to the area of origin, the home sustained significant smoke and water damage. The two occupants of the home and a third civilian that had attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher were all evaluated on scene and released. The American Red Cross assisted with the displaced residents.
Fire crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control. Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Harwich, and Hyannis Fire Departments covered Yarmouth Fire Stations during the incident andhandled subsequent calls for service. There were no injuries to first responders at the incident.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation by the Yarmouth Fire Department. The Yarmouth Police Department assisted on scene.
The Yarmouth Fire Department reminds all residents that working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can save lives, providing early warning and valuable time to escape. Please remember to test and replace batteries regularly. Stay safe
