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Brunswick man severely injured when clothing catches fire

Thomas Soucy was adding a log to his wood stove when his pants, and then his wheelchair, caught fire.

by Staff Report December 14, 2016January 26, 2018

Four people escape injury, but the fire claims the lives of three pets.

Firefighters succeed in preventing it from spreading to nearby houses.

by and PAUL ELIAS Associated Press December 8, 2016

The building was not on a list used to schedule inspections according to the fire department employee.

by Staff Report December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

The fire in a single-family house on Spruce Lane broke out Monday evening.

The fire Sunday afternoon injured a woman who was smoking while using oxygen.

The cause of the blaze is still undetermined, the fire chief says.

by Staff Report December 4, 2016December 5, 2016

The blaze on College Avenue was reported by a passer-by about 3 a.m. Sunday.

by The Associated Press December 3, 2016December 5, 2016

Three first responders are hurt but no residents are injured in the massive seven-building fire.