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One of a mover's worst nightmares came true this morning, the materials didn't finish the trip. A trailer fire in Sidney backed up traffic this morning around 7am, and according to Waterville fire Captain Drew Corey. Curt Hopkins, 45, of Pittsfield, is a professional mover who was hauling the trailer, full of furniture and clothes, for clients, Corey said.

Six fire departments worked to put out the fire at Falls General Store in Farmington on Tuesday night.

Canaan Boy Credited with Saving Family’s Lives in Fire https://t.co/pClNtLbSJF pic.twitter.com/ag8AzFajqF — WABI_TV5 (@WABI_TV5) March 11, 2017 Brian Kibler told WABI that his whole family could have died in the fire if not for his 10-year old son, Logan.

// James Owens, 60, a Farmingdale firefighter with more than 40 years of experience, has been chosen as Hallowell’s interim fire chief. City Manager Nate Rudy appointed Owens after the City Council voted save the Hallowell Fire Department...

Several area fire departments are currently responding to a blaze on Friendship Drive in Manchester.

You could see a fire in Poland yesterday (Sept. 4) for miles away.

The Maine Forest Service is urging caution this weekend for outdoor fires in our state. Be extremely careful!

The Boston Red Sox started the season red hot, but the June swoon is in full swing and the sounds of removing manager John Farrell are growing louder. Boston is 9-15 in June and the pitching staff has an ERA over 5 in June.

WGME is reporting that crews from area towns are on the scene this morning (June 29) of a structure fire in Richmond.

Maine firefighters and forest rangers managed to save 10 cottages from a fire that burned about 4 acres on Sheep Island in Casco Bay.

According to WMTW, firefighters are on the scene battling a brush fire in Gardiner. The fire is along Brunswick Avenue, Route 201.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal fire that occurred in Ellsworth today (March 15).

The State Fire Marshal's Office is reporting that a Waterville man was killed in a fire early this morning (Jan. 25).

If you heat your home with wood or some other type of burning material, here is something else you can use. This is also a great way to get rid of all the junk mail you receive. Turn your junk mail into burning logs of paper. Check it out.    

With the recent garage fire in Gorham, caused by a propane grill, firefighters have some recommendations for checking your grill.

Fire broke out Friday evening (April 3) at 15 State Street, Augusta, near the Cumberland Farms. It was reported just prior to 7:30 pm. Fire departments from Augusta, Winthrop, Gardiner and Togus were on the scene at the multi-unit apartment.