DUNSTABLE — Chief William Farrell reports that the Dunstable Fire Department extinguished a barn fire on High Street last night.
On Saturday, Oct. 26 at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Dunstable Fire Department responded to a report of a barn fire at 288 High St.
Firefighters arrived on scene and observed a heavily involved fire to the barn, which was serving as a garage.
Occupants were home at the time of the fire and were able to safely evacuate. The structure was not attached to the home.
Firefighters used a deck gun and handlines to knock down the fire. The scene was cleared at 2:12 a.m. on Sunday morning.
No injuries were reported.
The barn was deemed a total loss and several vehicles at the property were destroyed.
Mutual aid was provided by the Pepperell; Groton; Tyngsborough; Nashua, New Hampshire and Hollis, New Hampshire Fire Departments. Westford Fire Department provided station coverage.
The fire remains under investigation by the Dunstable Fire Department, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit attached to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Chief Farrell reminds residents to have a plan to escape a home in the event of a fire, and would like to share the following safety tips:
- Draw a map of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.
- Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure they are part of the plan.
- Make sure all escape routes are clear and not blocked by debris or objects, and that doors and windows open easily.
- Pick an outside meeting place (something permanent like a neighbor’s house, a light post, mailbox, or stop sign) that is a safe distance from your home where everyone can meet.
- Everyone in the home should know to immediately call 911 once they are safely outside. Do not return back into the home once safely outside.
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