Smoke fills house after wood stove cleaning ignites, Gardiner ME


A homeowner tried to clean a wood stove using paper, which caught fire and caused smoke to fill the house.
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Fire alarm dispatched.
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Engine 2.
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Leadsky 3, engine 2, near Green St and Gardiner, homeowner attempted to clean out their wood stove with a pile of paper, which then ignited and filled their house with smoke.
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Unsure flames at this time, but the house is still the smoke.
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I'll advise further when I get more.
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File an engine two.
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Engine two, mutual aid, near Green St, Gardiner.
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Our house is filled with small construction airplanes at this time and I'll advise further when I get more.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Green St, Gardiner, ME 04345
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