Plymouth firefighters battle flames at an early morning house fire on Halfway Road. (Photo courtesy Peter Walsh Jr. via Plymouth Fire Department) 
Plymouth Fire Department extinguishes an early morning house fire that displaced 10 residents. (Photo courtesy Peter Walsh Jr. via Plymouth Fire Department) 
Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley assessing damages during an early morning house fire on Friday. (Photo courtesy Peter Walsh Jr. via Plymouth Fire Department)
PLYMOUTH — Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department extinguished a house fire early Friday morning.
On Friday, March 31, at approximately 12:50 a.m. Plymouth Fire Department received a 911 call from a resident who observed heavy smoke coming from the rear of a home on Halfway Road.
Upon arrival crews observed heavy fire coming from the first floor of the home. Crews were able to use water from their tanker trucks to attack the fire quickly.
Additional apparatus was required to establish a water shuttle due to the lack of hydrants in the area. Plymouth firefighters were challenged with operating off the department’s tanker trucks while trying to establish a continuous water source.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 2 a.m.. Crews remained on scene to monitor hotspots and perform extensive overhaul until approximately 5 a.m.
There were no reported injuries, and a family dog was able to get out safely. Two pet rabbits did not survive.
Based on the extensive damage, about 10 residents are displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The Bourne Fire Department proved station coverage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Plymouth Fire Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
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