Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Massive Fire Erupts on Portland Waterfront
A big fire started on the waterfront in Portland, Maine, near a place called Custom House Wharf.
It was a very large fire, and many firefighters came to put it out.
The fire was so big that it had flames coming out of the roof of a warehouse.
Firefighters from nearby towns also helped.
The fire started around 6 pm on Friday evening.
The governor of Maine said to stay away from the area.
The firefighters worked hard and had the fire under control by 7:30 pm.
No one knows what caused the fire yet.
A massive fire erupted at Custom House Wharf in the Old Port area of Portland, Maine, around 6 pm Friday evening.
The Portland Fire Department (PFD) responded to a third alarm fire, with support from firefighters from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Westbrook.
The fire affected several waterfront businesses, including Maritime Antiques and Sea Bags, with flames bursting from the roof of a warehouse.
Firefighters had the blaze under control by 7:30 pm, but the cause of the fire and any potential injuries remain unknown.
Maine Governor Janet Mills advised the public to avoid the area and follow the directions of local fire and public safety officials.
- Who
- Portland Fire Department (PFD) and supporting firefighters from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Westbrook
- What
- A massive fire at Custom House Wharf in the Old Port area of Portland, Maine
- When
- Around 6 pm Friday evening (local time)
- Where
- Custom House Wharf, Old Port area, Portland, Maine
- Why
- The cause of the fire is unknown
- Location
- Custom House Wharf, Old Port area, Portland, Maine
- Time
- Around 6 pm Friday evening (local time)
- Alarm Level
- Third alarm fire
- Response
- Portland Fire Department (PFD) with support from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Westbrook
- Affected Area
- Several waterfront businesses, including Maritime Antiques and Sea Bags