Fire in Sea Glen Section of Oak Bluffs Destroys Home

Firefighters from Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and Edgartown responded to a house engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon on the corner of Fairway Drive and Wheelhouse Way in the Sea Glen section of Oak Bluffs.

The flames, fanned by strong southwest winds, consumed the entire house. Firefighters from all three towns were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

According to the Martha’s Vineyard Times, “At least three people were in the house at the time the fire began. Everybody got out safely. One person was treated at the scene for minor burns and singed hair.”

The strong wind blew the smoke all through Vineyard Haven and could even be seen by the lagoon.

The Times reported that first call for a "fully involved structure fire" was issued at approximately 3:15 pm in the Sea Glen Road neighborhood. Oak Bluffs firefighters were first to respond, quickly followed by firefighters from Tisbury and Edgartown. EMTs from the three towns were also on the scene.

According to the Times, “Water supply appeared to be a problem,” and tanker trucks had to brought in to supply the water needed to put out the fire.

By 4:10 pm, the fire was out. However, the house was a total loss.

Oak Bluffs fire chief Pete Forend told the Times, that due to the strong winds, "We're extremely lucky it's just this one house."

As of this evening, the owners were still looking for the family cat. Neighbors are asked to keep an eye out for a large, black, fluffy cat.