***  WATCH ***  OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING AFTER MULTIPLE CARS CATCH FIRE INSIDE POLICE TOWING IMPOUND LOT

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  Barnstable Firefighters and Barnstable Police responded to a fully involved vehicle fire that spread to a number of other vehicles early this morning.  At around 3:35 a.m., crews responded to an impound lot located at 178 Thornton Drive.  The fire was rapidly spreading to other vehicles when HN arrived on scene.  The impound lot is used by a local towing company for vehicles towed by local police departments.  A warehouse on the property with apartments on the second floor needed to be evacuated.  HN spoke with one couple who evacuated with their dog named Ruby without injury.  Others also evacuated safely.  As you will see in the following HN Video, firefighters battled flames and chased down hot spots for around an hour or more.  At least 6 cars were damaged by the fire.  The police on scene were looking for video cameras in the area.  A member of the Sheriff’s Crime Scene unit responded to take photos.  The fire is under investigation…  [HN VIDEO –  PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Kenny Rogers…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT!  HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]