The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a house fire on Compo Road South at 12:45 pm yesterday afternoon. The Westport Fire Department responded with 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue, and the Shift Commander. Engine 4 arrived first and reported an electrical fire on the outside of the house from the electrical service drop. The house was evacuated by the residents prior to the fire department’s arrival. The interior of the house was checked, and no fire was found inside. Firefighters utilized dry chemical fire extinguishers to repeatedly knock down the exterior fire. Once Eversource arrived and shut down power to the house, the fire was completely extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office. No injuries were reported.

Westport Fire Department photos.