Falmouth, Mass. — December 13 —Falmouth Fire Rescue Department responded to a reported basement fire at 29 Lawrence Street on Friday, December 12, 2025. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:54 a.m. after a neighbor reported smoke coming from the basement of an unoccupied summer residence.

The first-arriving engine company observed smoke from the rear of the structure and immediately stretched a hose line. Crews accessed the basement through an exterior bulkhead and located active fire, which was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Fire damage was contained to the basement and the first-floor area above, with exterior and smoke damage noted and minimal water damage. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported.