Fairhaven firefighters work to extinguish a shed fire at 14 Jefferson Street in Fairhaven on 4/2/24. Photo courtesy of the Fairhaven Fire Department.
Press Release
The Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire in the rear of 14 Jefferson Street. The first crew arrived at 0053 hours on 4/4/24 to find a fully involved shed fire with exposures.
The fire extended to a 21 foot recreational boat and caused damage to a 2013 GMC Acadia which firefighters were able to safely remove to prevent any further damage.
Occupants were home at the time of the fire and were alerted to the fire by neighbors. Even though steady winds increased the intensity, the fire was declared under control after about 20 minutes. Firefighters remained on the scene performing salvage and overall, and cleared the location at 0210.
No civilians or firefighters were injured.
The cause is still under investigation but has been determined to be most likely accidental.
The damage to the structure is estimated to be between $5,000 and $10,000. The vehicle damage and recreational boat damage are unknown.
A boat is damaged in a fully involved shed fire at 14 Jefferson Street in Fairhaven on 4/2/24. Photo courtesy of the Fairhaven Fire Department.
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