About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to ...

The fire was ruled accidental and was caused by a small campfire or a vehicle, according to the fire department.

BUCKFIELD, Maine — A forest fire burned more than five acres of land in Buckfield over the weekend.

Much of southern Maine, including the Portland area, had a “very high” chance of wildfire weather Saturday, according to the Forest Service Wildfire Danger Report. Dry weather has meant more wildfires ...

Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.

Area fire departments responded Tuesday night to a forest fire on Kenney Road, according to officials. Leeds Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. that crews were battling a ...

East Lyme ― Firefighters from along the shoreline and one helicopter from Maine converged on Veterans Memorial Park Monday ...

Officials are advising drivers to use caution in the area of Mile 58, as a brush fire is burning on the northbound side of ...