Devastating Wharf Fire Could Have Been Worse
Portland thanks firefighters for their efforts, takes stock.
The day after Christmas, John Jabar was walking down Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine, when he saw flames blow through the roof of a century-old building used by lobstermen and fishermen. Terrified, he quickly alerted the Fire Department and locals who work on the historic wharf, then rushed to evacuate dozens of panicked tourists and workers from businesses including the Sea Bags Factory Store and the restaurant he co-owns, The Porthole.
Within 15 minutes, the fire had engulfed a building and spread...
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