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Fast-Moving Fire Contained, Neighboring Building Spared in Farmington
April 23, 2026 | MAINE
1RN News Team,

Photo by Farmington Fire Rescue

Photo by Farmington Fire Rescue
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Farmington, ME - Firefighters quickly contained a heavy fire in a two-story home on Bridge Street, preventing extension to a nearby building.
Crews arrived to find significant fire conditions with exposure to an adjacent structure.
An aggressive attack kept the blaze confined to the main building, with only minor heat damage reported next door.
All occupants escaped without injury and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Multiple mutual aid departments supported the response alongside police and EMS.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.