Large permitted burn spreads out of control near Strickland Road, Wayne ME

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/15/2025 12:34 PM

Strickland Ferry Rd, Wayne, ME 04284

Firefighters responded to a large, permitted burn near Strickland Road that was spreading uncontrollably. The homeowner tried to extinguish the fire with water and buckets. Authorities received multiple calls about the fire. Additionally, a person reported finding drug materials belonging to their ex while cleaning and wished to turn it in.

Audio|Source: Kennebec, Somerset, and Waldo County Fire Departments

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Transcript:

00:00

We'll show up, but it's a huge fire right next driveway.

00:03

We're going to walk into that residence.

00:05

I think they could use some help.

00:06

We use the water.

00:12

54-stirkwind up.

00:13

Tone out.

00:14

Fire.

00:15

Fire.

00:37

Fire on scene at near Strickland Road.

00:40

Report is a huge burden next to the driveway.

00:44

I'm trying to put it up with buckets.

00:48

This is a permitted...

00:51

Again,

00:54

he advances off Strickland Road.

00:57

And there is a huge burn.

01:01

Going on at that residence is permitted but they're trying to put it out with water.

01:09

Once everything's added in the state returns you can close it please.

01:25

Please show me 1040 for a school visit.

01:30

Call on Regional School High School.

01:39

Seven for constant.

01:45

Engine seven and three are going to be clear.

01:50

Rather seven and D7 remaining on team.

01:55

Seven.

02:07

No trash can here, a trash bag, sent me in the other roadway, no hazard.

02:13

Can close up.

02:15

You can close.

02:20

Is she aware? There might be a (name withheld) subject to the PD from McNally Road.

02:27

She said that she found a bunch of drug material from her (name withheld) while cleaning.

02:31

She wants to turn it in.

02:50

I'm a second call to fire with a second tone, 554 strict-blown road or bonfire.

02:59

Again, they need you to near Strickland Road for an out-of-control bond.

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Strickland Ferry Rd, Wayne, ME 04284

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