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Quick Action Stops Mulch Fire Near Home in North Yarmouth
April 28, 2026 | MAINE
1RN News Team,
North Yarmouth, ME - Firefighters quickly contained a bark mulch fire burning near a generator at a Village View Drive residence, preventing any threat to the home.
Arriving crews found smoke and flames in the area but confirmed the generator was not involved. Firefighters secured the propane supply, stretched a handline, and extinguished the fire before it could extend.
Crews remained on scene for overhaul and cleanup, bringing the incident under control in a short time.
Officials remind residents that bark mulch is highly combustible, especially during dry and windy conditions, and can easily ignite from small heat sources such as cigarettes or embers.
1RN News Team
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