Attempt to jump start vehicle leads to two car fires in Falmouth

FALMOUTH, Mass. — An attempt by two residents to jump start a car led to both vehicles catching fire, officials say.

The fires happened around 10:30 a.m. on Edgewater Drive East, in Falmouth, according to the fire Department.

Two people were attempting to jump start a vehicle. One of the cars caught fire and then the fire spread to the second vehicle, officials say.

Photos posted by the fire department show both vehicles with heavy damage.

Because both vehicles were so close to a house, the fire was upgraded to a structure fire, according to the fire department.

Firefighters were able to quickly put out both car fires.

No one was injured.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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