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flag A major fire on Portland’s Custom House Wharf damaged historic buildings, sank a boat, and injured one firefighter, with the cause still unknown.

flag A three-alarm fire erupted Friday evening on Portland, Maine’s Custom House Wharf in the Old Port, damaging historic buildings and sinking at least one boat. flag The blaze, which began around 5:30 p.m., spread rapidly through wooden structures housing businesses and restaurants, prompting a large-scale response from multiple fire departments. flag Frozen hydrants forced crews to use a fireboat to fight the flames, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. flag The cause remains under investigation, with no evidence of foul play. flag The Portland Fire Department urged residents to avoid the area, and businesses confirmed all staff were safe. flag The fire caused significant structural damage and left the wharf partially flooded and icy.

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