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Steam mistaken for fire near Hope Ave garage

Heard on: Portland Fire
02:35
00:00
Stand by for box alarm[1].
audio iconFire & Arson
Hope Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire at a garage near Hope Avenue in Portland after reports of smoke. On investigation, it was determined to be steam caused by a water leak, not a fire. Units were released after confirmation that there was no active fire.

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