Dartmouth Fire Department respond to working house fire on Freemont Street

“Dartmouth Fire District 1 was dispatched to a working house fire last night at 26 Freemont St in the Padanaram area.

The homeowner reported his house was on fire. Crews arrived on scene within minutes to visible flames extending through the roof of the structure.

All occupants were out of the home on arrival. Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior attack coordinated with exterior roof operations to knock the fire down within 20min.

Crews remained on scene exposing hot spots and overhauling the 2nd floor ceilings for an additional hour. District 1 was assisted at the scene by an additional Engine from District 3 and Station coverage was provided by District 2.

An investigation as to the exact cause is ongoing.” -Dartmouth Fire District 1.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.

Dartmouth Fire Department photo.