Stove Left On Starts Fire At Falmouth Home

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth home caught fire Tuesday afternoon because of a kitchen stove being accidentally left on, fire officials said.

Firefighters were called to the Elaine Avenue home around 2 p.m. for a report of a kitchen fire. At first, two fire engines arrived, but then a second call came in from a neighbor who told police a child and their dog came over to let them know the stove fire spread to the kitchen, fire officials said.

Fire officials then upgraded the response to a full alarm fire and sent another fire engine, a ladder truck and an ambulance.

When firefighters arrived, they saw smoke coming from the back of the single-family home. Fire officials said all residents were out of the house, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters found the closest hydrant and launched a 200-foot attack line through the side door and quickly put out the flames, fire officials said.

Fire investigators spoke with the owners of the home. Officials said one adult family member and a child were not at home during the fire.

Fire officials said the second adult family member was cooking at the stove and thought they turned it off. Officials said the resident discovered the fire when they were getting ready to leave.

Officials said fire damage was confined to the kitchen, but smoke damaged the entire house.

Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Rescue and Cotuit Fire Rescue helped put out the fire.