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No injuries after fire spreads across multiple properties in Pittston

No injuries after fire spreads across multiple properties in Pittston

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


PITTSTON, Maine (WGAN) Strong winds whipped up the flames from a fire that started at an equipment yard in Pittston on Monday afternoon.

Investigators say the fire started in an outdoor burn barrel at the heavy equipment lay-down yard on East Pittston Road.

According to the Kennebec Journal, it spread to a 3-story residence next door and across Route 194, reaching one of the buildings in the Tuthill antique village.

No injuries were reported.

The Maine Forest Service is leading an investigation into the fire.

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