Oak Bluffs officials are investigating a grass fire that is suspected to have been caused by illegal fireworks.
Oak Bluffs first responders received a report of a grass fire at Ocean Park 1:33 am Saturday. It grew to about 500 feet by 100 feet before the town’s firefighters brought it under control, Oak Bluffs Police said.
The person who reported the fire told first responders it was caused by illegal fireworks set off from a nearby beach, according to Oak Bluffs Chief of Police Jonathan Searle. By the time firefighters arrived, people who were in the area of the fire had dispersed.
Crews extinguished the fire by 3:10 am.
The incident remained under investigation Saturday morning as police analyzed video evidence in an attempt to identify suspects, said Searle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Oak Bluffs Police.
“This is why fireworks are discouraged,” said Searle.