Multiple vehicles damaged in fire at York auto body shop

PHOTO: Multiple vehicles were damaged in a fire at Moody's Collision in York early Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the auto body shop on Route 1 at about 4:10 a.m. for a reported vehicle fire. While crews were on their way, they learned that multiple vehicles were on fire with exposure to more vehicles. All of the vehicles involved were parked outside the auto shop. The cause of the fire was still under investigation Monday afternoon.
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Old Town will once again have a fire chief

Old Town has opted to hire a fire chief instead of filling its public safety director position, which has been vacant since mid-December. Kyle Milan, who was hired last September as the deputy chief, began his role as chief on Monday. Before joining Old Town’s department, he spent 22 years in the Maine Air National Guard. He was a firefighter and climbed the ranks to become chief overseeing the Bangor International Airport, he said. Old Town’s former public safety director, Scott Wilcox, stepped down in December to become chief executive officer at the Old Town-Orono YMCA. He held the position for six years. The city had plans to fill the position and began advertising it in January, City Manager Bill Mayo said previously. Mayo was not available to comment Monday about why the city chose to go a different route.
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Fuel spill into underground electrical utility closes Main Street in Westbrook

A large fuel spill into an underground electrical utility has led to the closure of Main Street in Westbrook on Tuesday. The closure is in the area of 925 Main Street, the Westbrook Fire Department said in a 7:42 a.m. social media post. Businesses in the area were evacuated and their power was turned off, according to the post. The fuel spill happened at Friendly Gas Station, fire officials told NEWS CENTER Maine. As much as 800 gallons may have been spilled, the post stated. The fire department said crews would remain on scene and the road would remain closed until the hazard is mitigated. Central Maine Power and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection also responded to the scene, fire officials said.
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Bangor firefighters reflect during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

President Biden declared May 4th and 5th, 2024 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Those in the Bangor Fire Department are remembering fellow firefighters that have passed away during or as a result of their duty. Just over a year ago, Bangor firefighter Jacob Madden died in the line of duty. Firefighters we spoke with say Madden struggled with depression, and they say they hope to see more transparency and support around mental health for first responders. "The worst moments in people's lives...we are there, and we're sharing that with them, and we bring it home with us. We try to take care of each other, we talk about things and a lot of us go to therapy after. That mental health piece is very important and it's often not spoken about. There's still a little bit of shame to it," said Jeremiah Titus, Secretary of Bangor Professional Firefighters.
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5 displaced after fire in Waterville

Five people were displaced after a building fire in Waterville late Friday night. The Waterville Fire Department and several surrounding departments were called to the fire on Front Place. When firefighters arrived at the home just before midnight they say they found heavy fire at the rear of the building. Officials say energized power lines had fallen in an alleyway, presenting both a challenge and a safety concern for those trying to get out. Power was shut off to help secure those lines. The fire department says everyone inside made it out safely. No injuries were reported. Officials say firefighters quickly knocked the flames down. Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s office were on scene investigating Saturday morning. The Red Cross has been called in to help those displaced.
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