FALMOUTH – A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of the Falmouth High School on Gifford Street Monday morning. According to reports some bus drivers tried to use fire extinguishers on the fire to no avail. Firefighters quickly put out the fire. No injuries were reported.
From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: on Monday at 7:20 AM, Falmouth Emergency Communications received a report of a car fire in the student parking lot at Falmouth High School.
Engine 21 and Car 28 from Station 1 responded immediately. Upon arrival, crews found a significant fire in the engine compartment that was spreading to the passenger compartment. Due to the volume of fire and proximity to other vehicles, Engine 21 established a supply line from a nearby hydrant.
The fire was quickly extinguished. Two vehicles parked next to the burning car received minor heat damage to their exteriors.
There were no injuries.
We’d like to commend several bus drivers on scene who attempted to extinguish the fire before our arrival.
The cause of the fire appears to be a mechanical failure.
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