PHILLIPS — Two families escaped a burning apartment building Sunday after a grease fire on a kitchen stove spread into walls and the ceiling, Fire Chief Mark Rousseau said Monday.

Nine people were affected, according to a news release from the American Red Cross. 

Their names were not immediately available.

The second-floor fire extended into the attic and roof at the two-apartment building at 32 Dodge Road, he said. When the firefighters arrived, flames could be seen coming through the roof and eaves.

Everyone got out safely, Rousseau said. There were no injuries reported.

Firefighters put salvage covers to save a lot of items in the first floor apartment but the second floor apartment was a total loss, Rousseau said.

Dick Mitchell of Phillips owns the building and it was not insured, Rousseau said.

Thirty to 40 firefighters from Phillips, Strong, Salem Township, Kingfield, New Vineyard and Farmington responded to the call just before 6 p.m. NorthStar EMS ambulance also responded.

The American Red Cross of Maine sent a Disaster Action Team to help the families with food, financial assistance, housing and other essentials. There were nine people affected, according to a Red Cross news release. 

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A fast-moving fire spread to the walls, ceiling and then to the attic and eaves of a two-family apartment building Sunday at 32 Dodge Road in Phillips, Chief Mark Rousseau said. The two families were able to escape the building uninjured, he said. (Phillips Fire Department Photo)

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