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YARMOUTH – Yarmouth firefighters were called to a shed fire sometime after 2:30 PM Tuesday. Crews quickly extinguished the fire on Salt Works Lane. No injuries were reported.
From Yarmouth Fire: At 2:32 PM Tuesday, the Yarmouth Fire Department received a 911 call from the area of 12 Delivery Road in South Yarmouth, reporting a fire in the area 22 Salt Works Lane. Car 51 (Fire Chief) arrived on scene, confirming heavy fire in multiple sheds in the yard, with a boat nearby. Yarmouth Fire crews responded along with a crew from the Dennis Fire Department. The fire had also extended into a small area of brush in the adjacent property.
At the time of the call, the duty crew was handling 3 other emergency medical incidents. A full department recall was initiated, bringing in off duty firefighters to assist. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and limit damage to the original fire building, unfortunately a boat and golf cart that were next the shed were also damaged. Heavy winds and dry conditions made the situation more challenging, but the fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.
Crews remained on scene for about an hour of overhaul operations. Off duty personnel handled additional calls for service during 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 at the scene. There were no injuries to civilians or responders at the scene.
