Wareham Fire responds to house fire next to Gateway Tavern

Apr 18, 2013

Wareham Fire, police and EMS responded to a structure fire at 4 First Avenue in Weweantic Shores just after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Captain Mark Rogers of the Wareham Fire Department said that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

"It appears to be an outdoor fire on and under the porch," Rogers said at the scene.

There were no injuries, but the fire caused about $25,000 in damage, according to officials. Nobody was home at the time of the incident.

According to Rogers, the homeowner is Joe Sauro, who also owns the Gateway Tavern next door.