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Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Offers Support Following Searsmont Tragedy
May 16, 2026 | MAINE
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Town of Phippsburg Fire and Rescue
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Members of the Town of Phippsburg Fire and Rescue showed their support for the firefighters, emergency medical services, and communities impacted by the sad Searsmont event on May 16.
Department representatives expressed their condolences to those directly involved in the incident, as well as the agencies and families affected by the loss and injuries sustained during the response, and highlighted the challenging week faced by first responders throughout Maine.

