Middlesex Assists Gorham in Fire
Photo by Middlesex Hose CompanyThick black smoke rises from a working fire in Gorham Saturday evening.
Photo by Middlesex Hose CompanyMiddlesex Tanker PT17 assists with water supply operations during the blaze.
Photo by Middlesex Hose CompanyApparatus line Main Street as crews coordinate firefighting efforts.
Photo by Middlesex Hose CompanyFirefighters stand by with PT17 during overnight suppression work.
Photo by Middlesex Hose CompanyFlames and smoke remain visible as Middlesex units operate
August 30, 2025 — Middlesex Fire Department crews provided critical mutual aid Saturday evening after being requested to assist with a working fire in Gorham.
The call came in at approximately 6:30 p.m., with Tanker PT17 responding first to support fire suppression efforts. As operations continued, additional resources were deployed, including Middlesex’s M40 with the Kubota unit, to bolster the response.
Firefighters worked through the night alongside neighboring departments to contain the blaze. All Middlesex units were back in service at around 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
No injuries were reported. The Gorham Fire Department and local fire investigators are continuing to review the cause of the incident.
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