A burned out car sits on Route 202 after causing a fire that spread into the woods and onto Central Maine Power property. Photo courtesy of Central Maine Power

GREENE — A car fire Tuesday ignited grass on the side of a road in Greene, which spread into a wooded area on property belonging to Central Maine Power, officials said.

Early reports indicated a vehicle fire broke out on the side of Daggett Hill Road, adjacent to Route 202. The fire reportedly spread into the woods and then onto Central Maine Power property.

CMP spokesperson Jonathan Breed said the fire caused no structural damage to the poles and that electric service was uninterrupted.

Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, and firefighters shut down traffic on Route 202 and Daggett Hill Road. A helicopter from the Maine Forest Service was reportedly requested.

The Greene Fire Department and the Maine Forest Service were not available for details Tuesday.

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