Fire Destroys Dump Truck & Two Snowmobiles in Linneus, Maine
Firefighters in Aroostook County put out a grass fire threatening nearby buildings in Linneus on Saturday morning.
Tires Burning in a Field
A pile of old tires was ablaze when crews arrived at the scene around 10:30 am on Drews Mill Road, according to Capt. Brent Estabrook of the Linneus Fire Department and WAGM. The fire was started Saturday morning and had rekindled from a pile of manure.
Items Destroyed in the Fire
Officials said a dump truck and two snowmobile were destroyed. There was no structure loss. One individual received a summons for burning without a permit.
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Assisting Fire Department
The Hodgdon Fire Department provided additional firefighters and water.
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