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“Around 2 a.m. this morning Westport Firefighter/Paramedics, along with on-call firefighters and mutual aid companies from Dartmouth Fire District 3, responded to a structure fire in a neighborhood off of Highland Avenue.
Just a few minutes prior to the structure fire being called in, Station 2 in the north end was dispatched to a medical call, prompting the fire response to come from Station 1 in the south end of town.
On arrival firefighters found smoke coming from the eves and within the home with smoke alarms sounding. The fire, which was discovered in the attic of the home, was quickly knocked down and contained to the area of origin by firefighters.
The damage to the home, while significant, could have been much worse had it not been for the working detectors, which quickly alerted the sleeping family, and firefighters being able to quickly contain the fire to the area of origin.
The Chief, Deputy Chief, Engine 1 & 3, and off duty members responded to the call. Dartmouth Ladder 1 also responded, along with their Chief Officers.
We thank our mutual aid partners, and the sole E911 dispatcher on duty, who was handling radio communications for Police, Fire and EMS at the time of the calls.
The cause of the fire, which is not considered suspicious is under investigation.”-Westport Fire Department.
Westport Fire Department photo.
Westport Fire Department photo.
Westport Fire Department photo.
