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“Incident: Detached Garage Fire
40 Christian St.
Incident # 24-0453
February 11, 2024, at 3:51 AM
On the above date and time, this department responded to a reported garage fire at 40 Christian St.
Engine 2, Engine 4, Ladder 1, and the Chief & Deputy Chief responded. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire from a single-story, 15×20 concrete block garage detached from the residence. Firefighters conducted fire suppression operations and exposure protection of three surrounding residences. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately three hours. The office of Animal Control and the electrical inspector were requested to respond.
There are no injuries reported. However, one pet rabbit was deceased, and one survived but is in serious condition.
The cause of the fire is determined to be accidental.”-Fairhaven Fire Department.
Photos from Fire Department Photographer Ed Pepin.
Photos from Fire Department Photographer Ed Pepin.
Photos from Fire Department Photographer Ed Pepin.
