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Published
December 27, 2021

Brunswick home gutted in Monday afternoon blaze

The fire occurred at the single-family home Monday at around noon.
Published
December 17, 2021

Waterville woman charged with setting fires said she was trying to keep warm, affidavit says

But Alisa Carey, 21, gave conflicting accounts to authorities in the aftermath of the fires Monday at the construction site for a new arts center downtown, according to a police affidavit.
Published
December 6, 2021

Weekend fire destroys Wiscasset home, residents escape without injuries

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Published
November 25, 2021

Crews douse Thanksgiving morning house fire in Oxford County

The blaze reportedly involved explosions from oxygen tanks.
Published
November 1, 2021

Augusta Halloween-themed store evacuated, forced to close on holiday over strange electrical problem

Spirit Halloween, a chain store offering costumes and other Halloween related items, had to close its Augusta store the day of Halloween as firefighters investigated the building.
Published
October 27, 2021

Portland fire chief says smoke alarms saved family from house fire

Two adults and two children were awakened by their smoke alarms and escaped the predawn fire safely.
Published
October 16, 2021

Fire marshal investigators continue to probe cause of Embden explosion, fire

The explosion Friday afternoon destroyed a log home on Bert Berry Road and sent the homeowner to the hospital with injuries and burns, according to officials.
Published
September 30, 2021

Portland-area firefighters respond to boat fire on the Presumpscot River

The plume of smoke was visible to traffic heading north on Interstate 295 from Portland to Falmouth.
Published
September 13, 2021

Fire leaves Pittsfield family with 4 children without home

Cause of Monday morning fire at manufactured home remains under investigation, according to firefighters.
Published
September 12, 2021

Man killed in Lewiston fire identified; dozens left homeless

The State Fire Marshal's Office says Felicien K. Betu, 70, died from injuries he suffered after jumping out a window on the top floor of the four-story apartment house.