No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a blaze that fully engulfed a Nissan Sentra in the parking lot of a local elementary school.
Fire, police, and EMS personnel were called to the West Tisbury School at about 11 on Sunday morning regarding a small car that had caught fire for unknown reasons. Within minutes of them being on the scene, the fire was “fully involved,” but was “knocked down quickly,” according to West Tisbury Fire Chief Greg Pachico.
There were no events at the school, but there were individuals playing soccer on a field next to the parking lot. The players, all adults, were interviewed by police. But the chief said the owner of the car was nowhere to be found, and they’re still unsure whom the vehicle belongs to.
Police diverted traffic for a short period of time while the fire was put out, and there were reportedly no students on the premises.
“Crews did a great job,” Pachico said to The Times. “Fire personnel were on scene very quickly, as members were still at the stations following our radio check, held every Sunday.”
The Nissan was extinguished and removed in a little over an hour. Two thousand gallons of water were used to put out the flames. There were no reported injuries. The event is under investigation.
I’m always grateful for the people who are the helpers in society. To the responders: Quick work and thank you for your service! Much appreciated!
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