The apartment where a fire started on South Belfast Avenue on Tuesday night did not have a working smoke detector, officials said.
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Hundreds of Maine firefighters gather in Waterville for 60th state convention
Events on Saturday during the Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention featured a parade representing the fire service from Maine’s 16 counties and a firemen’s muster featuring antique “hand tub” firefighting apparatuses.
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Benton man sentenced for helping friend set fire to Waterville duplex
Devon J. Pomelow, 24, pleaded guilty to helping Aaron Pelotte, 27, of Cornville set fire Jan. 29, 2023, to the building occupied by five people.
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Update: Winthrop residents help Royal Street fire victim with recovery
The fire burned through the roof of the Cape-style home and the attached garage, causing severe damage to the house and destroying belongings inside.
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Fire breaks out at London’s Somerset House, home to priceless art
Paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were safe after fire broke out on the roof.
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Wayne fire leaves 8 homeless Wednesday morning
A GoFundMe set up to help the family recover has reached over $4,600 in donations.
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Firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Greek capital; at least 1 person killed
By late night Monday, a drop in winds offered hope to the crews trying to beat it back.
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Hartland Landfill fire under investigation
The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartland municipal landfill, according to a statement from the town manager.
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Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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Fatal Hancock County fire ruled a murder-suicide
Two bodies were found at the residence after the fire in May, who authorities identified as Marie Robbins, 35, of Great Pond and Ryan Devisme, 38 of Aurora.