Crime & Safety
Falmouth Officials Extinguish Blacksmith Shop Farm Fire
A fire in a stump pile at Blacksmith Shop Farms was extinguished on Tuesday evening, officials said.
FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth fire officials were needed to put out a fire on Tuesday evening at Blacksmith Shop Farms.
Just before 6 p.m. Tuesday a call was received for a smoke condition at Blacksmith Shop Farms on Blacksmith Shop Rd., officials said.
Officials found a fire burning in a stump pile, upon arrival. Additional fire engines were requested to assist in the operation.
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Two excavators pulled the pile apart and the fire was put out. Officials were on location for about three hours, they said.
Also assisting on the scene were equipment and personnel from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Forest Fire Control and Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Rescue.
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Townwide coverage was provided by Bourne Fire Rescue, Sandwich Fire Rescue, Cotuit Fire Rescue, and Onset Fire Rescue.
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