A Sandwich, Mass. home is a total loss after a 2-alarm fire Friday.
A 2-alarm fire consumed a Sandwich, Massachusetts house Friday afternoon.
The home along Route 6A is a total loss with officials estimating about $350,000 in damages.
One person who refused transport to a local hospital was evaluated at the scene.
Several dogs did not make it.
The Sandwich Fire Department responded to a call at 1:32 p.m. for a building fire at 40 Route 6A. Upon arrival, they could see smoke and fire from the driveway.
A second alarm was called at 1:54 p.m.
The fire was knocked down within 90 minutes, but crews remained on scene for four hours to conduct extensive overall and salvage operations.
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Several town inspectors were requested on scene, including a building inspector, wire inspector, water district and animal control.
The American Red Cross assisted the homeowners with housing.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
