Cape Cod Military Base Brush Fire Sends Smoke Through Local Towns

CAPE COD, MA — Fire departments in communities surrounding Joint Base Cape Cod had prepared residents for a prescribed burn this week. What happened was much different.

Though burns were prescribed for this week, a large brush fire broke out, sending smoke throughout Cape Cod communities and calling first responders from multiples towns to the area to fight it.

Both the Bourne and Mashpee Fire Departments confirmed on social media that they were involved in the effort to knock down the Thursday fire. The Town of Sandwich also confirmed that their firefighters and responders were on the scene.

"The Sandwich Fire Department is currently assisting multiple regional fire departments in response to a prescribed burn at Joint Base Cape Cod that has exceeded its intended boundaries, resulting in a large brush fire," officials said.

"The fire is being actively managed by responding agencies and is expected to continue burning through at least tomorrow, Friday, May 2nd. Residents of the Town of Sandwich may notice smoke in the area during this time."

Officials noted Friday that the fire was under control.