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Campfire likely cause of brush fire in Scarborough

Campfire likely cause of brush fire in Scarborough

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Crews rushed to the scene of a brush fire in Scarborough Thursday afternoon.

The Scarborough Fire Department says the fire was burning in the marsh behind Highland Avenue.

A Maine Forest Service helicopter was brought in drop water.

Investigators say the fire was likely caused by an improperly extinguished campfire.

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