Resident, Pet Uninjured In Falmouth Fire

FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth fire officials didn't have to go far for a Tuesday fire.

Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, a resident of an apartment next door to Headquarters Station walked to the station to report a fire in her second-floor apartment, officials said.

Smoke was visible from the station, and a first alarm assignment was dispatched. The crew from Engine 10 entered the second-floor apartment and found a portable appliance in the bathroom tub that had caught fire, officials said.

But the fire was extinguished by an employee of a business located on the first floor prior to the officials' arrival.

Fire Investigators along with the Town of Falmouth Inspectional Services investigated the fire.

"It appears the fire was contained a small portable washing machine being used in the tub," officials said.

"There was no extension of the fire, but there is smoke damage throughout the apartment."

The resident of the unit and one pet were uninjured. The cause remains under investigation.

Main Street was closed for a short period of time as officials investigated, but all units were clear by 3:50 p.m.