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Fire damages multiple businesses in Oxford, pauses races at Oxford Plains Speedway

Fire damages multiple businesses in Oxford, pauses races at Oxford Plains Speedway

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


OXFORD (WGME) – A significant fire damaged a large commercial building Saturday evening in Oxford.

Oxford fire officials reported responding to the blaze at 822 Main Street shortly before 7:30 p.m.

The structure accommodates several businesses.

Due to the smoke, races at the nearby Oxford Plains Speedway were briefly halted.

Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the building’s sprinkler system is credited with preventing further destruction.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.

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