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Heard on: Farmingdale, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner Fire Departments · 1/14/2026 10:11 AM
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Manchester Fire, stand by a 2nd.
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Call mutual aid to Hallowell.
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Fire crews handle smoking dryer at assisted living home

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from Hallowell and Manchester responded to a possible dryer fire at Woodlands Assisted Living near Winthrop Street in Hallowell, Maine. Occupants were safely evacuated from the single-story building, and crews found a smoking dryer with no visible flames. The hydrant location was identified and operations were conducted from that position. The situation appeared contained without reported injuries.

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Hallowell, ME 04347
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