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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Fire destroys apartment building; 19 displaced
The cause of the early morning blaze late last week remains under investigation.
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Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Couple woken by smoke alarms escape burning house in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A couple and their pets escaped their burning home at 81 Toothaker Pond Road before dawn Tuesday, losing it and all their belongings to the flames. The cause is undetermined because of the extensive damage, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Gould said. The two-story home was insured. The couple, whose names were not available Tuesday, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Structure fire disrupts morning commute on Lisbon Street in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire Wednesday morning at 906 Lisbon St. Multiple units responded to the fire at approximately 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lisbon and Rosedale streets Officials are urging motorists to avoid the area and use an alternate route. This story will be updated. A fire […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Fire damages greenhouse, tractor in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Fire destroyed half of a greenhouse and significantly damaged a tractor early Monday at Robin’s Flower Pot at 387 Webster Road, Fire Rescue Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said Monday. About 25 firefighters from Farmington and Wilton responded to the call at about 12:20 a.m. It was one of nine greenhouses owned by Robin and […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Fire damages greenhouse, tractor in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Fire destroyed half of a greenhouse and significantly damaged a tractor early Monday at Robin’s Flower Pot at 387 Webster Road, Fire Rescue Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said Monday. About 25 firefighters from Farmington and Wilton responded to the call at about 12:20 a.m. It was one of nine greenhouses owned by Robin and […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Cause of fatal fire in Hiram could remain a mystery
HIRAM—Investigators may never discover what caused a fatal fire in Hiram that left a 19-year-old man dead Saturday. Steve McCausland, spokesman for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, said Sunday the fire was so intense there is very little left for investigators to work with as they try to find the cause of the blaze that killed Alexander […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
One man killed, four escape house fire in Hiram
One man died and four others managed to escape a house fire in Hiram early Saturday morning, according to the State Fire Marshals Office. Alexander Mudgett, a 19-year-old resident, died in the fire. He was found on the first floor at the foot of the stairs. Investigators believe he was trying to escape the burning […]
Posted inOxford Hills, sj-web
Sunday night fire damages garage in Norway
NORWAY (WGME) — A fire left a garage in Norway severely damaged Sunday night. Firefighters said it happened early in the evening at a home on Greenwood Road. According to the Norway Fire Department, the fire spread into the walls of the garage, but crews were able to get it under control and knocked down […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Fryeburg structure fire involves explosions
FRYEBURG— The Fryeburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday night at a two car garage at 17 Heather Circle in Fryeburg. According to WGME, one unidentified person suffered second-degree burns to his head and arms. Fryeburg Fire Chief Andrew Dufresne said the fire involved multiple explosions.Maine state fire marshals are investigation the cause of the fire, which […]