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Heard on: Hancock County Public Safety · 18 hours ago
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Castine Fire Department, 2nd tone requesting you at (number withheld) Water Street in Castine.
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Caller reporting on scene the smell of burning plastic or chemical smell coming from the basement.
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Fire crews respond to possible structure fire in Castine

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire near Water Street in Castine after a caller reported a strong smell of burning plastic or chemicals coming from a basement. The report prompted a second activation tone for the Castine Fire Department. The nature and cause of the odor remain under investigation.

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Water St, Castine, ME 04421
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