Скачать или смотреть Overnight Boat Yard Fire in Hyannis - 30 Cit Ave

Hyannis, MA – Shortly after 11:00 PM on Monday night, Barnstable Police and the Hyannis Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the area of 30 Cit Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered heavy smoke throughout the area.

Further investigation revealed two large vessels on fire in the rear of a boat storage yard. Fire crews were forced to breach a chain-link fence to access the burning vessels. Two 2½-inch hose lines were deployed, and an aggressive fire attack was initiated.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes. A canvas storage tent adjacent to the vessels was severely damaged by the intense heat and flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.