A woman told police that while she was driving on I-95 after getting an oil change, an engine light came on and she pulled over, at which time her car went up in flames.
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Woman dies, man seriously injured in fatal Fairfield fire, officials say
Rebecca Merrifield, 56, died in a fire in Fairfield early Saturday morning, while Glenn Clausen, 60, sustained serious injuries, according to authorities.
Augusta woods fire doused as dry conditions persist across central Maine
A mild winter followed by a dry spring has contributed to brush fires across the region over the last week, but it’s too soon to say if dry conditions will prevail into summer.
Firefighters rescue four people from burning building in Westbrook
Two of the occupants were transported to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Air fryer, burner cause fire, significant smoke damage in Augusta apartment
Crews responded to the Water Street apartment around 7 p.m. Thursday; there were no injuries, but the tenant had to stay elsewhere for the night.
Fire destroys house in Thorndike
Blaze on East Thorndike Road displaces home’s owner.
Early morning blaze destroys Route 202 house in Monmouth
Fire chief: No one home when fire started and no injuries reported.
Trash truck burns on Interstate 95 in Newport
The Bolster’s Rubbish Removal Truck caught fire in the southbound lane.
Fire destroys garage on Taylor Road in Winslow
Official: Blaze caused no damage to house about 50 feet from the 36-by-50-foot garage. No injuries reported.
Fire damages building at Maine Woods Pellet Co. in Athens
The fire, reported at 11:28 p.m. Sunday at Maine Woods Pellet Co. on Harmony Road, damaged the walls, roof and most of the wire trays.