Multiple fire departments were working to extinguish a building fire in Biddeford, which closed Morin Street on Sunday.
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Sanford firefighters rescue person trapped inside back of garbage truck
The person had fallen asleep inside a dumpster and did not suffer any obvious injuries, Assistant Fire Chief Rick Smith said.
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Hundreds turn out to mourn Searsmont assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury
The emergency responder died from injuries sustained during the sawmill explosion more than a month ago.
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Westbrook firefighters rescue dog from roof of apartment building
The dog, River, got on the roof through an open window.
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8 still hospitalized days after Searsmont mill explosion
Officials on Monday identified all victims of the fiery explosion at Robbins Lumber, which killed Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12 others.
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‘Bet against the odds of safety’: Westbrook firefighters concerned staffing levels are dangerous
The department’s minimum daily staffing has been 9 firefighters on duty at a time since 2001. The number of calls has nearly doubled since then.
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Cumberland fire chief was placed on leave over misconduct at meeting
Chief Dan Small was disciplined in March after a meeting was found to be “inappropriate” and “intimidating.” Some firefighters say this is not isolated behavior.
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Portland garage fire spreads, damages multiple buildings
Traffic on nearby Forest Avenue came to a standstill Monday afternoon while first responders battled the flames on Castine Avenue.
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Fire damages cabin at Old Orchard Beach hotel
No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning fire on the Grand Beach Inn’s property, officials said.
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One dead after Dexter house fire
A residential home caught on fire in Dexter on Friday night, engulfing the home and killing one person.