South Portland, ME - South Portland Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Makoto Sushi Bar and Grill on Cottage Road, where crews encountered heavy smoke inside the occupied building.

Firefighters located and extinguished a fire in the ceiling near the kitchen exhaust system. While no injuries were reported, the blaze caused significant damage to the kitchen and roof, forcing the business to close for repairs.

Early alarm activation and a rapid response helped limit the damage. The cause remains under investigation and is not considered suspicious.