MILLINOCKET, Maine (Aug. 9, 2025) — Two vehicles were destroyed Saturday morning after a fire spread into nearby woods on Beech Street, fire officials said.

The blaze was reported at 10:57 a.m. at 3 Beech Street. Crews arrived to find two vehicles fully engulfed, flames threatening other cars and extending into the woods.

Forest Ranger Dave Loome of the Maine Forest Service began suppression efforts before Millinocket firefighters arrived. Units from East Millinocket were requested for support, with some redirected to cover Millinocket’s station during the operation.

Firefighters deployed two attack lines and hand tools to contain the fire and extinguish hotspots. The scene was cleared about one hour later.

No injuries were reported. Officials said about 1,500 gallons of water were used, and six firefighters were on scene.

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause