Family forced out into bitter cold by Centerville fire… [Video]
Centerville – Sources on scene say a family was forced out into the midnight bitter cold by a fire that suddenly ignited in the garage…
The following video shows firefighters arriving and knocking down flames amidst heavy smoke… [Press play]
Just after 12:30am Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters, also assisted by Hyannis Firefighters, responded to what was described as a fully engulfed home at 10 Nottingham Drive.
Police Shut down Old Stage Road and surrounding streets as first responders became concerned about sparks igniting neighboring homes... officers also cleared the way for firefighters to set up and run hoses...
It was approximately 10 degrees Fahrenheit outside at the time of the fire... A mother and daughter were reportedly being taken to alternative shelter as firefighters continued to fight the blaze...
The cause of the fire is still unknown.... having started in the garage which was being used for storage and was reportedly jammed packed with boxes and debris... the family was actually thinking about buying an outdoor shed to free up space in the garage...
Detective John York, the fire scene investigator for the Barnstable Police was requested to respond...
Old Stage Road was closed down for over an hour as firefighters battled heavy smoke, flames, and frigid conditions....
Hyannis News will provide updates as they become available...
1/24/2014
Robert Bastille, HyannisNews.com
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