Pile Of Cardboard Started Cape Cod Disposal Center Fire: Officials

FALMOUTH, MA — A fire at a Cape Cod disposal center is under investigation, local fire officials said.

On Monday, Falmouth Fire and Rescue responded to Cavossa Disposal on Nathan Ellis Highway for a fire involving a pile of cardboard.

The fire was inside a large Quonset Hut structure, and there was no risk of fire spreading to other structures, officials said.

Upon arrival of the 1st fire engine, Cavossa employees were working with heavy equipment to pull the pile apart. Fire crews used a handline to begin extinguishment.

Due to the lack of fire hydrants near the property, a water shuttle was established to transport water to the scene. A water shuttle was chosen to avoid shutting down Nathan Ellis Highway.

No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit.