The contractors who help negotiate insurance claims can now solicit clients after a loss but still can’t offer a contract for at least 36 hours.
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Fire damage will shut down Westbrook Community Center 6-8 weeks, chief says
Though the damage was contained to a first-floor electrical room, the building – which is heavily used by many community members – will need new electrical equipment and wiring.
Our View: Fires pose special risk for Maine’s seniors
When a house goes up in flames, older people are less likely to escape alive.
Belgrade postal workers praised for pulling driver from burning tanker truck
The rig erupted in a wall of flames less than a minute after the rescue occurred.
Three-alarm fire sends Brunswick tenants running out into freezing drizzle
The fire at the 3-unit residence on Swett Street was reported early Wednesday, and left the building gutted.
Cleanup, water testing taking place at Belgrade tanker truck fire site
Things are returning to normal at the intersection that officials had closed because of a huge fire there Wednesday.
Winthrop camp destroyed by fire
The Maranacook Station Lane fire sends the camp’s occupant, Thomas N. Thompson, to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and burns.
Five displaced but none injured in Westbrook fire
The blaze destroyed a downtown dentist’s office and apartment.
Fire breaks out inside dentist’s office, residence in downtown Westbrook
The cause was unknown as of Sunday night, and crews expected to keep working for several more hours.
Authorities tentatively identify body found in rubble of Acton fire
The blaze destroyed a garage and a second-floor apartment on Hopper Road, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.