Searsmont Firefighters Return Multiple Times to Stubborn Wildlands Fire

Searsmont firefighters return multiple times to stubborn wildlands fire

SEARSMONT — Their first time on scene, they labored, as Searsmont Asst. Fire Chief Ben Levesque put it, "until they ran out of daylight."  Three times now, Searsmont firefighters and crews from mutual aid towns have worked their way into the growth behind 237 New England Road to extinguish stubborn flames. Levesque and others will return again Monday morning, for a fourth assessment.

Close to fifteen departments respond to multi-acre brush fire in Otisfield Sunday

"Our firefighters will be working in challenging conditions to help contain the fire and protect surrounding property," officials said.

Five-acre brush fire in Otisfield contained after 15 departments respond

Officials said that although the fire was contained Sunday, they were taking preventative measures to ensure it does not reignite.

Large woods fire in Otisfield draws multiple crews from surrounding towns

Large woods fire in Otisfield draws multiple crews from surrounding towns