Brewster Police/CWN
BREWSTER – Fire was reported at a home in Brewster sometime after 11 AM Tuesday. Smoke could be seen coming from the residence at 26 Leona Terrace when crews arrived. The fire appeared to be toward the rear of the building, centered in one room. Mutual aid from surrounding towns was called to the scene and to cover the Brewster fire station. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. The fire was quickly knocked down and firefighters checked to make sure it hadn’t spread to the attic. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
In a statement, Brewster Fire reports that on Tuesday November 16, 2021, at 11:17 AM, firefighters responded to Leona Terrace for a reported structure fire. On arrival units found a heavy smoke condition rising from a 1½ story wood frame private dwelling. Fire was also found showing from a first-floor rear bedroom window. Brewster firefighters assigned to Squad 241 stretched a 1 ¾ attack line for fire extinguishment and the Ladder 237 crew was assigned ventilation and primary search. Harwich Engine 65 arrived on scene and stretched a primary water supply line from a hydrant on Snow Road to Squad 241. The Harwich crew then stretched a 1¾ attack line to back-up the initial attack line. Orleans firefighters arrived on scene and completed a search of the basement and secured the utilities. Upon arrival the crew from Brewster Engine 234 was assigned to check for fire extension in the attic area and conduct overhaul and post-control ventilation of the dwelling. Dennis Engine 111 was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Crew. Eastham Engine 155, and Chatham Ambulance 184 arrived on the working fire assignment and were staged at the location. The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. Dennis Fire Department also sent an engine to provide coverage for additional calls during the emergency. The fire was deemed accidental in nature. No injuries were reported.
