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Maine UPS driver calls fire department after smelling smoke

Nathan Allen, of Augusta, was dropping off a package when he noticed smoke coming from a garage last week in Mount Vernon.

MOUNT VERNON, Maine — A UPS driver alerted firefighters to smoke coming from a home and waited for help to arrive before resuming his deliveries. 

Nathan Allen, of Augusta, was dropping off a package when he noticed smoke coming from a garage last week in Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon Fire Chief Jason Beckler said delivery drivers have become the eyes and ears for his department. 

He said another driver recently reported a downed power line.

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