“The actions of the residents and the Captain saved lives,” the division mentioned.
However the flames raged on and unfold to a number of different buildings, with “in depth hearth” growing in at the least two of the constructions regardless of firefighters’ efforts to maintain the blaze contained, the fireplace division mentioned.
“Hearth was unable to be contained to the constructing concerned and has unfold to a number of surrounding buildings,” the division mentioned in its information launch. “Harm to the constructions concerned is in depth with a number of of the buildings being complete losses.”
No accidents had been reported to civilians however two firefighters had been transported from the scene for attainable warmth exhaustion and a 3rd for a again damage, the division mentioned.
The 18-room boutique resort provides a “distinctive mixture of refined aptitude and laid-back luxurious” with harbor views, in accordance with the positioning.
The fireplace division launched a press release on Sunday, thanking Nantucket and Cape Cod firefighters who “certainly prevented an enormous hearth from spreading and inflicting much more of a loss.”
“All firefighters and first responders labored selflessly and diligently collectively to knock down the fireplace and preserve it contained,” the assertion mentioned.”
The division additionally thanked native companies, eating places and personal residents who “confirmed an outpouring help for the victims and first responders” and helped arrange a espresso cart station with water, drinks and meals.
A number of inns, accommodations and personal properties opened their doorways to victims of the fireplace, the division mentioned. Native clothes shops donated clothes and toiletry objects, whereas eating places and personal residents donated meals and drinks, the assertion mentioned.
