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Fire breaks out in commercial building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Fire broke out in a commercial building in Hyannis shortly after 1 PM Wednesday. Fire crews responded to 379 Iyannough Road (Route 28) and discovered smoke showing from a metal clad structure behind the strip mall housing the Eastern Bank across from the airport. CWN will bring you further…

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Deck fire causes damage to Falmouth home »

FALMOUTH – Fire broke out below the deck of a house in Falmouth shortly after noon Wednesday. Firefighters responded to a residence on Ravenwood Road and were able to douse the flames. The quick work by firefighters minimized damage to the house. Every was able to safely evacuate and no injuries…

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Cape Cod National Seashore announces prescribed burn at Fort Hill in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Cape Cod National Seashore will conduct a prescribed burn at Fort Hill in Eastham, weather permitting, during the second week of March. The park will provide updates on timing via its website and social media platforms. The prescribed burn will be conducted by trained and experienced…

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Multiple units respond to large brush fire in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Multiple fire units including brush breakers were called to a 2nd alarm brush fire in Sandwich shortly after 12:30 PM Tuesday. Initial reports said about 4 acres were burning on Carelton Drive off Route 6A. By 1:15 PM, the fire was reported under control. CWN will bring you further details…

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Chatham Fire responds to gas leak at Chatham DPW facility »

CHATHAM – Chatham firefighters were called to a natural gas leak at the Chatham Public Works facility at 221 Crowell Road late Tuesday morning. A service line was reportedly struck. The facility was evacuated and fire crews stood by until National Grid could arrive and cap the leak. The post Chatham…

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Falmouth Police report promotions, welcome nine graduates from academy »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: It was a proud evening for FPD as we presented many new hires and newly promoted officers at tonight’s Falmouth select Board Meeting. We had several experienced officers join us, a couple promotions, and a group of new officers who we affectionately call “The…

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Firefighters rescue person from kitchen fire in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Firefighters rescued a person from a kitchen fire in Yarmouth Monday evening. Officials responded to a Chesley’s Way residence shortly after 9 PM Monday. The fire was quickly extinguished while EMTs evaluated the victim who required assistance to evacuate. Further details were…

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Breaking: Section of Millstone Road in Brewster closed due to gas leak »

BREWSTER – Brewster Police report that the north end of Millstone Road between King Phillip Road and Puritan Drive is closed due to a gas leak. Brewster Police & Brewster Fire are on location and National Grid is in route. Please use Underpass Road to detour around the area. King Phillip Road…

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Breaking: Car crashes into thrift shop building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car crashed into a building in Hyannis shortly after 2 PM Monday. The incident happened at 690 Main Street, the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. The driver reportedly suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. There were no reports of injuries inside the building. Main…

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Old ammunition box safely disposed of in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – At approximately 8:11 AM Monday morning, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire Department and Barnstable Police responded to 381 Old Falmouth Road after an old ammunition box was discovered in one of the units. The box contained ammunition, explosive powder, and…

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