PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Fire Department responded to an all-hands fire at 4 Highland Ave. on Peaks Island Thursday. As of around 5:30 p.m., the department reported via Twitter the fire was out.
According to the Portland Fire Department, two buildings, a vehicle, and a boat were fully involved in the fire and are considered a total loss.
There were no reported injuries. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.
In a tweet at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, the city of Portland said power had been cut for the whole island as crews work to get it under control. As of about 4 p.m., the city of Portland said power was back except for Central Ave.
Steve Train, a local fisherman, tweeted a video of smoke billowing up from the island over the water.