Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
FALMOUTH – Falmouth Firefighters were called to Blacksmith Shop Farms on Blacksmith Shop Road late Tuesday afternoon. Hose lines had to be stretched from a hydrant to a large pile of compost that was burning forcing road closures in the area. No structures were threatened. An excavator was working to pull the pile apart while water was being sprayed on it in order to fully extinguish the fire. Mutual aid was called to cover the empty Falmouth fire stations.
Falmouth Fire-Rescue reports that Just before 6 PM Tuesday evening, a call was received for a smoke condition at Blacksmith Shop Farms on Blacksmith Shop Rd. Upon arrival Engine 25 found a fire burning in the stump pile. Additional fire engines were requested to assist in the operation. Two excavators pulled the pile apart and the fire was put out. Fire-Rescue was on location for just about three hours. 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. Townwide coverage was provided by Bourne Fire Rescue, Sandwich Fire Rescue, Cotuit Fire Rescue, and Onset Fire Rescue. Thanks to Special Signal Fire Association Providence Canteen- Cape Cod Division for their on-scene support.
