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📰BIDDEFORD | Cause Confirmed | 297 Elm Structure Fire "...the fire originated from an electrical outlet issue, which caused extensive fire damage within the garage structure" - ME State Fire Marshal
"...the fire originated from an electrical outlet issue, which caused extensive fire damage within the garage structure" - Maine State Fire Marshal February 4, 2026, Below is the release from the State Fire Marshal’s office regrading the fire that took place on February 2 at 297 Elm: On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Biddeford Fire Department responded to a report of a possible working fire at 297 Elm Street. Upon arrival, units located a garage wi
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📰BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Fire Department Responds to Building Fire at Elm Street Property By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2026, The Biddeford Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at the former Sleepy Hollow Motel, located at 297 Elm Street, at approximately 8:26 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Biddeford Regional Communications Center received the initial 911 call at 8:26 a.m., with the first unit arriving on scene at 8:30 a.m. Heavy smoke and fire were visible from a 30-by-40-foot, one-and-a-half-story garage that was attached to a single-story motel-style building. Fir
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📰BIDDEFORD | Councilors Praise Police Chief for Partnering with City of Saco | Council Approves Contract “We miss too many opportunities to work with our neighbors from Saco… I offer praise to you
📰BIDDEFORD | Councilors Praise Police Chief for Partnering with City of Saco | Council Approves Contract “We miss too many opportunities to work with our neighbors from Saco… I offer praise to you and your team for working with them.” Jacob Pierson, Ward 6 Councilor January 6, 2026, At tonight's city council meeting, Biddeford Police Chief JoAnne Fisk asked City Councilors to approve a contract between the City of Saco and City of Biddeford pertaining to the purchase of new
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📰BIDDEFORD | Building Fire | Morin Street
📰BIDDEFORD | Building Fire | Morin Street November 9, 2025, According to reports, The Biddeford Fire Department is currently on scene in the area of Morin Street, for a working building fire. It is reported to be fire in an "exhaust system of the building". As of the now it is considered a "small fire", but because of the contents of the building, several departments are on scene out of an abundance of caution. Authorities are asking individuals to please avoid the area. Cur
Nov 9, 20251 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | Fire Deemed Not Suspicious | 540 Elm (Kennebunk Marina Boat Storage)
📰BIDDEFORD | Fire Deemed Not Suspicious | 540 Elm (Kennebunk Marina Boat Storage) "At this time the fire appears to be accidental...
Oct 6, 20254 min read


📰MAINE | Elevated Fire Danger
October 6, 2025, According to Maine Forest Rangers, The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Elevated Fire...
Oct 6, 20251 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | 3 ACRE WOODS FIRE | October 4, 2025, 6:30 PM
According to the Biddeford Fire Department, At approximately 12:30pm today the Biddeford Fire Department was dispatched for a smoke...
Oct 4, 20252 min read


📰 BIDDEFORD | FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE RECAP
This past Saturday, September 27th, The Biddeford Fire Department hosted its first community open house since 2018 at the Biddeford Fire...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | INCIDENT | INTERSECTION OF GREEN AND CRESECNT
📰BIDDEFORD | INCIDENT | INTERSECTION OF GREEN AND CRESECNT An incident involving a bicyclist occured today (SUNDAY) at approximately...
Sep 28, 20251 min read


📰BIDDEFORD - Green Street | FEMALE RESTRAINED | Large Police Presence
📰BIDDEFORD - Green Street | FEMALE RESTRAINED | Large Police Presence UPDATED AT 11:10 AM WITH BOOKING PHOTO BELOW: Jaden Ashley Tucker...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


📰BIDDEFORD - Foss Street | Bicyclist Struck By UPS Truck |Developing story:
📰BIDDEFORD - Foss Street | Bicyclist Struck By UPS Truck Developing story: According to a witness, today at approximately 5:20 PM at the...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


📣COMMUNITY EVENT| OPEN HOUSE | Biddeford Fire Department
SEPT. 16TH 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 152 Alfred Street (Bidd. Fire Department) FREE FOR ALL PRESS RELEASE | BIDDEFORD, Maine (September 16,...
Sep 15, 20251 min read


🚒 RECENT ANNIVERSARIES
A message from the Biddeford Fire Department , "We would like to congratulate the following members who will be celebrating their work...
Aug 31, 20251 min read


📰PINE POINT HOUSE FIRE
MEDIA CONTACT Deputy Fire Chief John Brennan Scarborough Fire Department Public Information Officer (207) 650-0740...
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Brackett Street Fire - MEDIA RELEASE
Via Biddeford Fire Department The Biddeford Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at 10 Brackett St. at 4 PM on Thursday,...
Aug 7, 20251 min read
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