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Firefighters battle boat fire at Portland Pier

Portland Firefighters say it is "all hands" battling a boat fire at 2 Portland Fish Pier. Thick black smoke can be seen Tuesday morning billowing from the Old Port.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Firefighters say it is "all hands" battling a boat fire at 2 Portland Fish Pier. Thick black smoke could be seen Tuesday morning billowing from the Old Port from the fire.

The South Portland Fire Dept. shared a video of the smoke and said no one was reported onboard the boat that is on fire.

The Portland Fire Department says Marine Co. 1 is helping them remove neighboring boats so they are not damaged. 

Officials say several crews are on the scene including the fireboat. 

Rep. Chellie Pingree tweeted out about the fire which took place right outside her office in Portland.

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