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Fire Engulfs Ocean View Restaurant in Oak Bluffs

Blue sky frames smoke and water spray.
Alison Shaw
Blue sky frames smoke and water spray.
Alison Shaw
Ladder truck was at the forefront of response when fire engulfed the historic restaurant on Chapman avenue Thursday morning.
Kevin Hooks
Ladder truck was at the forefront of response when fire engulfed the historic restaurant on Chapman avenue Thursday morning.
Kevin Hooks
Three-alarm fire drew response from all departments Thursday morning.
Aidan Pollard
Three-alarm fire drew response from all departments Thursday morning.
Aidan Pollard
The call went out just after 10 a.m. Thursday for the fire at 16 Chapman avenue.
Liz Durkee
The call went out just after 10 a.m. Thursday for the fire at 16 Chapman avenue.
Liz Durkee
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Thick smoke filled the air on East Chop.
Liz Durkee
Thick smoke filled the air on East Chop.
Liz Durkee
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Treating a man on the scene.
Kevin Hooks
Treating a man on the scene.
Kevin Hooks
Roads surrounding the restaurant and Washington Park have been closed off while firefighters respond.
Aidan Pollard
Roads surrounding the restaurant and Washington Park have been closed off while firefighters respond.
Aidan Pollard
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Aidan Pollard
Aidan Pollard
Ambulance was requested on the scene.
Liz Durkee
Ambulance was requested on the scene.
Liz Durkee
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Firefighters aim water through roof.
Liz Durkee
Firefighters aim water through roof.
Liz Durkee
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Liz Durkee
Liz Durkee
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks

Island fire departments were on the scene Thursday morning responding to a three-alarm fire at the Ocean View restaurant in Oak Bluffs. The call went out just after 10 a.m. Thursday for the fire at 16 Chapman avenue. Heavy smoke filled the air and was visible across the harbor. Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the restaurant.



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