Maine Forest Rangers say the fire started as a debris burn that got out of control, quickly spreading across an open field.

The week of April 20th is wildfire awareness week in Maine.Spring is typically a time when wildfires become more likely.To define fire weather conditions, it me ...

STATEWIDE — As the snow melts across Maine, it’s revealing more than just signs of spring. Officials say what’s left behind — ...

Maine Forest Rangers kept busy on Saturday as crews responded to multiple fires in Aroostook County amid elevated fire risk across much of the state. The group, which is a part of Maine's ...

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It worries me sick, it really does. “I spoke to a senior fire officer who said that, if the forest went up in flames, they would not be able to manage the fire even if they pulled in appliances ...