Plumber’s torch likely cause of Provincetown fire

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown firefighters were called to a structure fire at 6 Winston Court about 5:45 p.m. Smoke was visible on the second floor of the multi unit complex when officials arrived. The fire was reportedly sparked by a plumber’s torch which ignited some insulation. Firefighters made an aggressive attack and used a thermal imaging camera to track the fire in a wall. The fire was out and all units were cleared in a half hour. No one was injured.
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