A four-alarm fire broke out at Captain Scott's Restaurant in Cape Cod early Sunday morning, prompting Sandwich fire crews to respond at 5:27 a.m. Crews encountered heavy smoke and flames extending from the basement, necessitating the evacuation of the first floor due to structural hazards. As the situation escalated, additional fire departments joined the effort, leading to a total of 44 firefighters on the scene. The blaze was ultimately extinguished by 12:30 p.m. using an excavator to dismantle parts of the building. Investigations into the fire's cause are ongoing, with one firefighter evaluated for exhaustion but not hospitalized.
At 5:27 a.m., Sandwich fire crews responded to Captain Scott's Restaurant after reports of smoke; the fire quickly escalated to a four-alarm response.
Firefighters faced challenges as the blaze extended from the basement, causing the first floor to become unstable, resulting in evacuations for safety.
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