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Firefighters battle early morning fire in Bridgton

The Magic Lantern theater and pub had a fire on the roof Wednesday morning.

BRIDGTON, Maine — UPDATE: Bridgton Fire Capt. Tim Harriman says a fire at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton started around 5:20 this morning near the air handler on the roof and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. 

Harrison, Naples, Norway, and Sweden responded to the fire. They cleared the scene as of 7:20 a.m. 

Main Street is now open. A gas company is working to isolate the air handler so that heat can be maintained for the rest of the building Wednesday.

Firefighters are battling a 2-alarm fire at a movie theater and bar in Bridgton. 

According to Cumberland County Dispatch, the fire is at the Magic Lantern Theater and Tannery Pub on Depot Street. As of 5:40 Wednesday morning, Main Street was shut down as firefighters worked to contain the fire.

There were no injuries reported. 


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