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Chatham firefighters douse laundry room fire »

CHATHAM – Firefighters were called to a Taylor’s Pond Road residence around 3 PM Saturday. According to reports, a clothes dryer caught fire and spread to a trash can. Fire crews extinguished the fire and checked for any further fire spread. Heavy smoke was ventilated from the building. No…

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Exterior fire damages house in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A fire on the exterior of a house in Falmouth caused damage before being brought under control. Firefighters responded to the one story ranch style home on Seacoast Shores Boulevard about 12:15 PM Saturday. Crews were able to quickly wet down the flames before checking for any fire spread…

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Bicyclist MedFlighted to trauma center after collision with car in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A car and bicyclist collided in Chatham shortly before 8 AM Saturday at Main Street (Route 28) and Crosby Lane. The bicyclist was transported to Chatham Municipal Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off Cape trauma center with serious injuries. Chatham Police are…

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Fatal Fire Claims Life of Man in His 70s at Falmouth Home »

FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — An early-morning house fire on Red Brook Road claimed the life of a man in his 70s Friday despite aggressive lifesaving efforts by first responders. Falmouth firefighters and police raced to 15 Red Brook Road shortly after 6:30 a.m. July 24 following a neighbor’s 911 call.…

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DA Galibois and Wellfleet Police Chief KeviN LaRocco seek the public’s help for information in the death of Timothy Duval Jr. »

WELLFLEET – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: DA Galibois and Wellfleet Police Chief LaRocco have been investigating the death of Timothy Duval, Jr. since May 25, 2025. As the investigation continues, the DA and the Wellfleet Police Chief are asking for the public’s…

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Skydiver stuck in tree near Marstons Mills airport »

MARSTONS MILLS – A skydiver reportedly got stuck about 30 feet up in a tree in Marstons Mills. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to the Cape Cod Airfield on Race Lane sometime after 6:30 PM Friday. The victim was not injured. Firefighters were able to safely lower the…

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Toddler airlifted after being bitten by dog in Dennis »

DENNIS – A toddler was flown to an off-Cape pediatric trauma center after reportedly being bitten by a dog. Dennis rescuers responded to a location off Lower County Road sometime before 6:30 PM Friday and called for MedFlight to land at the Ezra Baker School. Further details were not immediately…

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Vehicle fire spreads to second car, garage in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle fire reportedly spread to a second car and the garage of a house in Harwich. Firefighters rushed to Monomoy Road shortly before 4:30 PM Friday and worked to prevent further spread of the flames. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Firefighters respond to fire in Yarmouth residence »

YARMOUTH – Firefighters responded to a Denise Lane residence sometime before 3 PM Friday to find smoke visible. Officials believe a lava lamp may have started a fire which was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Wareham Police seek alleged trespassing suspect »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: Looking to identify the following individual regarding and ongoing trespassing incident. We don’t believe that this is a Wareham resident and likely from the Hanover area. Any information would be greatly appreciated and can be emailed to apacheco@warehampolice.gov

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