No people were injured in the blaze that caused extensive damage to the home, but two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion amid record temperatures.
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Aroostook County landowner taken into custody as firefighters battled debris pile fires
Firefighters battling at least 20 burning slash piles had to take cover as police arrested the Madawaska landowner for operating under the influence, officials say.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
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.
Posted inCommunity, News
Wells Beach fire ruled accidental, caused by propane leak, explosion
The massive fire leveled the beachfront home at 149 Atlantic Ave., left 1 resident with minor burns and scorched homes on either side of it.
Posted inCommunity, News
Fire at Wells Beach produces heavy smoke
The Wells Police and Wells Fire Department were working to contain a house fire that broke out at Wells Beach on Sunday.
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Berwick scrap fire likely started by lithium-ion batteries, fire department says
The official cause of the blaze Thursday remains under investigation.
Posted inCommunity, News
Scrap metal fire at Berwick junkyard produces heavy smoke
Crews from Berwick and surrounding towns were on the scene Thursday morning at Berwick Iron and Metal Recycling.
Posted inCommunity, News
Randolph fire not considered suspicious, investigators say
The fire marshal’s office believes Wednesday night’s blaze at Coutts Brothers Inc. started in an open-air lean-to.
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Robbins Lumber has resumed operations in wake of deadly explosion
Eight of the 12 people who were injured in the May 15 fire and explosion at the Searsmont mill remain hospitalized.
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Victim of fatal Aroostook County fire identified
Richard Lawrence, 70, was found dead following an April 9 fire in Westfield.