Fairhaven Shed Fire Causes As Much as $10K in Damage

FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — A Fairhaven shed fire did as much as $10,000 in damage early this morning.

According to the Fairhaven Fire Department, firefighters responded to a reported shed fire in the rear of 14 Jefferson Street at about 12:53 a.m.

The crew arrived to find the shed fully ablaze, and the fire had spread to a 21-foot recreational boat and also caused damage to a 2013 GMC Acadia, which firefighters were able to safely remove to prevent further damage.

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The residents of the home were alerted to the fire by neighbors and were able to escape.

The fire department said that even though steady winds increased the intensity of the fire, the blaze was under control in about 20 minutes.

Firefighters remained on the scene until 2:10 a.m.

Nobody was hurt in the fire, but the fire department said the damage to the shed is estimated to be between $5,000 and $10,000, which the damage to the vehicle and the boat are still unknown.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the fire department said it was most likely accidental.