Barnstable County

Crews battle heavy blaze at Onset home

WAREHAM, Mass. — Firefighters fought heavy flames in the back of an Onset home on Monday afternoon.

Crews responded to the area of 85 Fearing Street shortly after 2:30 p.m. for a report of a house fire. Once on scene, firefighters found smoke and flames shooting from the residence.

Drone video shows extensive damage to the roof and back side of the home.

Crews from several communities were called in to assist with fighting the fire. Assisting crews worked to protect several nearby homes that were threatened by the fire, according to a release issued by the Onset Fire Department, Monday night.

Firefighters knocked down the heavy fire after roughly an hour, according to officials, though the fire wasn’t declared completely out until shortly after 5 p.m.

Onset Fire reports that it took approximately 50 people to fight this fire.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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