Large fire at Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington, Maine starts on Tuesday, spreads through facility's tipping floor, and expected to burn for several days.
A large fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington, Maine, began on Tuesday evening and is expected to burn for several days. Fire officials are skeptical that a lithium-ion battery caused the blaze, which has spread throughout the facility's tipping floor. Due to smoke and structural instability, firefighters cannot enter the building. Residents in Orrington and nearby towns are advised to keep windows closed as environmental agencies monitor air quality.
October 02, 2024
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