Firefighters went inside and out to contain blaze at 82 Schoolhouse Road.
Steve Myrick

Edgartown Firefighters Contain Guest House Blaze

<p>Edgartown firefighters quickly put out a fire in a guest house off Clevelandtown Road Sunday afternoon.</p>

Edgartown firefighters quickly put out a fire in a guest house off Clevelandtown Road Sunday afternoon.

The call came in just before 5 p.m. Sunday. Fire chief Alex Schaeffer was among the first to arrive on the scene at 82 Schoolhouse Road.

No one was home at the time of the fire.

Chief Schaeffer said the house was engulfed in smoke and flames when firefighters arrived.

“It appeared to start from the outside,” he said. “We are doing further investigation to confirm that. Exactly what the cause of it was, we still have to go back and do some investigation. There were power lines involved but whether or not they were the cause, we’re still looking.”

Fire crews were able to hook into a hydrant near the home, quickly knocked down the flames on the exterior, then entered the home and knocked down more fire inside. Firefighters later reached the roof to be sure the fire was completely out.

The house is owned by Mack Mitchell, according to Edgartown assessor records.

There was extensive damage to the exterior and interior of the structure, Chief Schaeffer said.

Volunteer firefighters from Oak Bluffs provided mutual aid.

Chief Schaeffer said no one was hurt.

“Everybody is safe, going home, the way we like it,” he said.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 16:36

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Mack Mitchell Edgartown

Thank you for your professional competence. Watching the firemen proceed methodically was very impressive. I was most concerned when the firemen went into the house and then learned of the precautions your crew has taken to do that safely. Again my appreciation.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 19:10

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Sal West Tisbury

Mack, Glad your ok..... hope to be on the island this summer... missing Norton Point!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 19:34

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Friends of Mack nyc , Western Mass and Chilmark

Oh Mack ! We are so grateful you are safe and sound - can’t wait to see on Norton Beach!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 17:37

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Hal Edgartown-Key Largo Fl

Oh no sorry to hear this Mack... glad your ok! Glad your ok!
Also looking forward to the warm Vineyard summer 2018...

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