Open Hearth Motel Engulfed in Flames

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Trenton Volunteer Fire Department

A fire caused massive damage to a Motel in Trenton early Saturday morning.

Around 2:56 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to the Open Hearth Motel and arrived to find heavy flames and smoke in the middle section of the building.

The Trenton Fire Volunteer Department said firefighters were hindered by downed live electrical wires, icy conditions, frozen gear, and frigid temperatures.

Due to limited water resources, other crews were called in to provide support, including Mount Desert, Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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