Breaking News: Three Alarm Fire in Thomaston

Updated 7:35 - Thomaston has started releasing mutual aid unites from the Nutmeg Lane scene.

Updated 6:32 - It would appear that most of the damage is confined to the attached garage, however that damage is extensive.  Units are still overhauling and making sure all the hotspots are out.

Updated 6:21pm- Fire united report the fire has been knocked down and they are starting overhaul.

BREAKING NEWS: Thomaston. Maine-Fire units from local towns are responding to a three alarm fire at 17 Nutmeg Lane in Thomaston.  Flames are reported breaking through the roof.

Fire units from Thomaston. Rockland. South Thomaston and Warren are enroute to the scene.

Multiple Fire Departments Battling Three Alarm South Thomaston Fire

Photo is credited to Stephen Betts of Bangor Daily News.

Update 5:53pm: Firefighters from South Thomaston, Thomaston, Cushing, Warren, St. George, Rockland and Owls Head battled the fire.

Fire Marshals Office is on scene.

Update At 5:35pm The house belongs to Robert Barter.
One patient with burns according to dispatch is being transported to Portland's Maine Medical (not a Boston hospital) by Life Flight.
Update At 5:15pm: Warren and Cushing fire departments have been released.
BREAKING NEWS: South Thomaston, Maine - Multiple fire departments from seven towns on scene of three alarm fire in South Thomaston by Little Learners Childcare, end of Field Street on Thursday, January 7th, 2016.

One person was transported by own transportation for burns

Heavy flames showing from the front of the building.

Fire marshal is en route to scene.

Stay tuned for updates....

BREAKING NEWS: Bangor, Brewer, Hampden & Hermon Firefighters Battling Three-alarm Fire at John Bapst

UPDATE 12:45pm: Fire is NOW under control.
BREAKING NEWS....Bangor, Maine - Firefighters from Bangor, Brewer, Hermon and Hampden are on scene of a three alarm fire at John Bapst Memorial High School, 4 story building at 100 Broadway in Bangor, Maine.

One firefighter was injured when a part of the roof collapsed.

Reports are saying that heavy fire was venting through the roof.

According to Bangor Daily News; Traffic has been shut down on Broadway in the vicinity of the school. Bangor, Brewer and Hermon fire departments and police are on scene. Police are asking that people avoid the area.

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is en-route.

More details when information becomes available...

Note: School is not in session as it is February vacation.

5 Killed In Portland Three Alarm Fire, Deadliest In 30 Years

UPDATE #3: A fifth body has been found in the rubble. The good news is seven escaped the fire that broke out this morning.

UPDATE #2: It appears there was a Halloween party at the house last night. The house was close to the USM Portland campus. Here is a statement from USM.

We are saddened by the news of a three alarm fire near USM's Portland Campus. At this time we have confirmed that there were USM students residing in the building, however we have no information as to any injuries to the USM students.

We are working closely with the Portland Police Department, Portland Fire Department, and the American Red Cross to monitor this situation. The Woodbury Campus Center has been designated as the official American Red Cross support center available to anyone who needs support during this difficult time.


We will provide updates as new information is available. Any USM students seeking resources and

UPDATED: Portland Fire Dept. Responds to Three-Alarm Fire at 20-24 Noyes Street

Five Fatalities Confirmed; One Transported to MMC and Released; One Transported to Boston Hospital

Portland, Maine - The Portland Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire this morning at 20-24 Noyes Street, a two-family residence, after receiving multiple calls beginning at 7:17 AM. Upon arrival, the Fire Department found an advanced fire. There are now five confirmed fatalities, one person was transported to Maine Medical Center and released, and one person was taken to Maine Medical Center and has since been transported to a burn center in Boston. Seven tenants did manage to escape safely from the building.

The five victims have been removed from the location. Officials continue to work on identifying the five victims, notifying next of kin and completing the investigation.

As part of the investigation, officials will be looking at whether or not code violations exist in the building.

A family support center has been established at the University of Southern Maine's Woodbury Campus Center located at 35 Bedford Street. This center is only for family and friends. Media are not allowed.

Portland officials would like to thank USM for providing space for the family support center. It is important to note that the family center has been established at USM because of the proximity to the location of the fire. At this point officials are unable to confirm whether any of the victims are students at the University. 

Further updates when information become available.

BREAKING NEWS: Fire Crews Battling Lewiston Three-Alarm Fire **UNDER CONTROL**

Photo Credit
Jon Cole/WMTWTV
www.wmtw.com

UPDATE: Fire is under control.
BREAKING NEWS: Lewiston, Maine - Lewiston and neighboring fire departments are battling a three alarm apartment building fire at 101 Birch Street. Heavy fire still showing, multiple units on scene as well as mutual aid from neighboring towns according Lewiston fire department twitter.


The red cross is helping eleven families affected by this three alarm fire. No word on any injuries.


The state's fire marshal's office is on scene to investigate.


Stay tuned for more...

Three Alarm Fire Downtown Rockland Video and Gallery

Rockland, Maine - Fire crews from Rockland, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Northeast EMS and Rockport are working a three alarm assignment for a fire at 65 Tilson Ave, Redlon & Johnson.
Cushing, Warren and St. George are covering stations.

The Maine State Fire Marshal has been called in by Rockland Fire.

Fire crews got the scene under control at 9:47am.

The fire was called in by an officer from the Coast Guard.

Fire command was terminated at 12:27


See Full Video HERE.