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Heard on: Portland Fire · 1/19/2026 03:45 PM
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Ladder one and engine five responding near Washington Ave at the downtown lodging for a supervised box showing first and second floor fire.
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You'll be short a couple of companies.
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Fire crews battle lodging blaze on Washington Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire at a lodging facility near Washington Ave in Portland. Flames were visible on the first and second floors. Multiple units were dispatched and assigned an operations channel for coordination.

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Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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