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Top story: One burned as explosion, fire tears through Sandwich home
Update: Dramatic new photos:
Above photos courtesy of Sandwich Fire
SANDWICH - One person was burned trying to escape a raging house fire in Sandwich early Thursday morning.
Reports of an odor of natural gas preceded a reported explosion and fire at 8 Chaucer Street off Cotuit Road about 4:10 a.m and firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed.
The occupant, Joseph Kuzava had escaped but suffered burns and was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and later transferred to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston and is expected to survive.
A Mashpee engine assisted at the scene while other towns covered the Sandwich stations.
The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of the fire but it did not appear to be suspicious, possibly due to a malfunctioning water heater.
Neighbors described Kuzava to reporters at the scene as a kind man who helped them when they needed things repaired. However he had been the subject of recent controversy as Sandwich officials had been investigating allegations of illegal businesses being run out of the home including a tree cutting service. Zoning fines were expected to be levied.
CWN photos by Bryan Joseph
Car vs tree in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Thursday evening about 8 p.m., a Nissan Sedan with three occupants struck a fence, mailbox and finally a tree in the 400 block of Locust Field Road.
One of the vehicle's passengers was taken to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire Rescue ambulance with minor injuries.
The other two occupants apparerntly escaped injury and declined treatment.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by Falmouth PD.
Photos by Eric Tinglof/CWN
Stove fire quelled in Centerville
CENTERVILLE - Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills firefighters were called to a stove fire in a residence at 144 Nottingham Drive about 11:45 a.m.
Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames.
No injuries were reported.
Further details were not immediately available.
Photo by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
Car crashes into building in Barnstable
BARNSTABLE - A driver escaped injury after their vehicle crashed a house in Barnstable Thursday morning.
Officials were called here to 2260 Main Street (Route 6A) in Barnstable about 5 a.m.
No one in the house was injured either.
Barnstable Police are investigating.
Photo courtesy of Google Earth
Three injured in Hyannis crash
HYANNIS - Three people were injured in an early morning crash in Hyannis. The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. on Pitcher's Way near Mitchell's Way. The injuries were described as not life-threatening. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available
Yarmouth Police Host Operation Safe Medicine Cabinet
YARMOUTH - On Saturday, December 12, 2009 from noon to 4:00 p.m., the Yarmouth Police Department will serve as a drop off point to safely dispose of any unwanted medicines.
Unused and out-of-date medicines are a danger to society and can be the subject of theft and misuse. In addition, flushing medications down the sink or toilet can cause contamination of our water supply.
All citizens are urged to visit Yarmouth Police Headquarters and dispose of their unwanted or expired medications in this proper and innovative manner.
This is the first of its kind program offered on Cape Cod and is being conducted with support of the Yarmouth CVS pharmacies.
There is no fee involved and non-police personnel will greet you in the lobby and then ensure your confidentiality by obscuring any personal information on all containers. No personal information will be collected and there are no forms to complete.
For additional information please call Yarmouth Police Detective Christopher A. Kent at 508-775-0445 extension 2125.
OPERATION SAFE MEDICINE CABINET
One Day Only
Saturday December 12, 2009
12 p.m.-4 p.m.PM
Drop your unused and out-of-date pills and medicine at the
Yarmouth Police Department
1 Brad Erickson Way
West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673
Release furnished by Yarmouth Police
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