"We were very familiar with this building, having responded to a similar fire here several years ago," South Portland Fire Chief Phil Selberg said in the release. "Knowing how qui ...

Nick was convinced the smoke was coming through the attic vent. He quickly pulled the ladder down that lead up to the attic. Within seconds, he yelled, “Call the fire department!” My hands ...

with lighter smoke coming from the eaves. The resident had been using a portable heater to warm an unfinished walk-in attic when a roll of insulation began to smolder. The resident tried to put ...