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Safe stolen fron Falmouith High; Centerville fire; Falmouth stabbing; gas station robbery; crash cuts power

Safe stolen from Falmouth High School
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are investigation the larceny of a safe from Falmouth High School. The safe about the size of a small refrigerator was discovered missing after the weekend. Police say 4 laptops were also taken and vandalism was done. This incident is the latest in a series affecting the school including a bomb threat and internet rumors of a shooting plot at the school.

Firefighters douse deck fire at Hyannis condo
HYANNIS - Hyannis firefighters were called to a condo complex after a small fire broke out on the deck of one of the units just after 6 PM.

The fire at the Iyannough Hills Condos at 1029 Iyannough Road (Route 132) was knocked down with a garden hose when firefighters arrived.

They spent some time pulling the second story deck apart and checking its stability. No one was injured. A carelessly discarded cigarette is believed being blamed for starting the fire. Photo by Tim Caldwell. 

Fire causes extensive damage to Centerville house

     ^{Firefighters put out a house fire at 28 Pond View Drive in Centerville              Frank Paparo}
CENTERVILLE - A fire caused extensive damage to a Centerville home Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 28 Pond View Drive shortly after 3:30 PM.

The fire apparently started outside and extended to the house.

Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames but there was considerable smoke and water damage inside.

The homeowner Eleanor Gorman escaped uninjured and is seen here being comforted  by Centerville Capt. Phil Field.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but it is believed to have started in a mulch pile outside. An engine from Hyannis fire helped out at the scene.
Photos by Frank Paparo. 

Brush/mulch fires a concern with dry conditions
CAPE COD - Officials are urging people to be extra cautious about fire outdoors with the continued dry conditions. The dryness combined with daily breezes have fanned a number of brush fires quickly. Firefighters in Falmouth and Mashpee both had to make quick work of brush fires in their towns. The Falmouth fire (right) was off Old Barnstable Road. Sources tell is construction debris was being illegally burned and sparks ignited the brush. The Mashpee blaze off Simon Narrows Road reportedly started with a campfire and spread through several yards before being doused .

Open burning season ended on May 1st. Additionally be extra careful about discarding cigarettes. There have been many instances of bark mulch near buildings catching fire from dropped cigarettes. 

Another fire early Monday evening broke out in a remote area of Centerville off Nye Road and Lumbert Mill Road (right).

Firefighters had to use brush breakers to reach the fire along the high tension power lines. The cause is under investigation.

Teen found stabbed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A 17-year old was found stabbed in Falmouth early Monday morning. The victim was found on East Falmouth Highway by the Pizza I, Subs II and was rushed to Falmouth Hospital with wounds to his chest and hand. Falmouth Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. 

Gas station robbery in Cotuit
COTUIT - Barnstable Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Citgo Station on Route 28 in Cotuit Sunday evening. Reports are a masked man entered the station with a gun sometime before 9 PM and made off with an undetermined amount of cash. Barnstable Police are investigating. The heist comes two weeks after two other stations were robbed in Cotuit. Anyone with information is urged to contact Barnstable Police at (508) 775-0387.

Crash cuts power in Sandwich
SANDWICH - A vehicle vs utility pole made for a big mess and left some mother's day preparations in the dark in Sandwich. The crash happened Sunday morning on Quaker Meetinghouse Road. It took NStar crews severals hours to replace the pole and restore all the power. Sandwich Police are investigating the crash.

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