Portland Fire Dept

The PFD Fire Investigation Team has determined the cause of last evenings All Hands fire on Peaks Island: Accidental. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

All Hands Update: The fire on Peaks Island has been extinguished and all mainland fire companies are back in service.

Breaking News: All Hands struck for 851 Seashore Ave on Peaks Island for a cottage on fire. Mainland companies are responding onboard Marine 1 to assist Peaks Island crews.

Update: I295 is open in both directions per Maine State Police.

Breaking News: A vehicle fire has closed I295 in the area of Exit 4. The Southbound lane is opening shortly but the Northbound lane will remain closed. Avoid the area if possible as traffic will be delayed.

Companies operating at the earlier All Hands fire.

Update on All Hands: corrected address was 74 Elm Street. Companies had fire in the walls that is now extinguished. Command has begun releasing companies.

Breaking News: All Hands has been struck for 74 Elm Street. Platoon 3 companies are on scene with fire in the walls of the building.

Final Update on 4 Dale St. Fire is under control. Companies are making up.

Update on the All Hands Fire: crews have fire between floors 1 and 2. Companies are opening up.

Breaking News: All Hands struck for 4 Dale Street. Platoon 1 crews have a working fire in a residential building.

3rd Alarm Update for 151 North street: crews are still heavily engaged in containing the main body of fire. Multiple mutual aid departments are enroute to cover city firehouses.

3rd alarm has been struck. Heavy fire On 3 floors. 151 North Street

Breaking news: Platoon 4 crews are on scene at 151 North Street. Heavy fire on arrival. Second alarm struck

Breaking News: Platoon 1 crews are working an All Hands fire @ 812 Washington Ave. No injuries are reported. DC. Hendricks (C5) had the command

@MikeReiss BS but they had their direction for the game.

Pool report with referee Shawn Smith on why the penalty flag on Bills DE Jerry Hughes - who made contact with Patriots QB Mac Jones out of bounds - was picked up. (Also, David Andrews’ taunting penalty explained.)

Congratulations to Lieutenant John Denham (Ladder Co. 4, Platoon 3) who is working his last night with the Portland Fire Department, completing 28 years of service. Earlier today, a gathering was held at Allen Avenue Station. Stay safe Lt and thank you.

We are proud to announce that the following firefighters have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant effective 8a this morning: Ben Freedman, Andrew Johnston Casey Bunker, Michael Casey, Jacob Ebenhoeh, Matthew Hawkes, Keith Corey, Michael Carmichael, Eric Weeks, Kyle Wescott.