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A major fire on Portland’s Custom House Wharf damaged historic buildings, sank a boat, and injured one firefighter, with the cause still unknown.
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.
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.
Frozen hydrants forced crews to use a fireboat to fight the flames, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries.
The cause remains under investigation, with no evidence of foul play.
The Portland Fire Department urged residents to avoid the area, and businesses confirmed all staff were safe.
The fire caused significant structural damage and left the wharf partially flooded and icy.
Un gran incendio en Portland's Custom House Wharf dañó edificios históricos, hundió un barco e hirió a un bombero, con la causa aún desconocida.