Firefighters battle dozens of wildfires across Maine

Firefighters battle dozens of wildfires across Maine

By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story     MAINE (WMTW) — Conditions have been prime for fires across much of Maine in recent days and firefighters have been busy. There was good news Tuesday with the fire danger considered low across the entire state, except for zone 2, which includes parts of York and Oxford counties. On Monday alone, Maine Forest Rangers say they responded to wildfires in 26 communities, including Saint Albans, N…

Fire suppression efforts underway at Rocky Neck State Park

Nearby fire officials warned residents to stay indoors due to high smoke conditions Monday evening.

Fires in Monmouth, around state as danger remains high

Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.

High winds, dry air raise fire danger across Maine

High winds, low humidity and dry ground conditions have combined to create an elevated risk of fire across Maine on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. “A very dry air mass over the area and strong, gusty northwest winds will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across the greater Bangor area and Downeast Maine,” the agency’s Caribou office said in a S…

Warm, dry weekend leaves region ripe for fires

Area fire departments responded to at least two brush fires over the weekend as a spell of warm, dry and windy weather primed grass and shrubs for catching, and as the state prepared for its annual Wildfire Awareness Week.

Easter Sunday 2025: Thousands without power due to high winds, conditions cause multiple fires across Maine

STATEWIDE -- Maine was hit with powerful and gusty winds, impacting thousands on this Easter Sunday.