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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

Dixfield Fire Company


 A weekend fire at the Irving Forest Products sawmill in Dixfield caused “extensive” damage.

The Dixfield Fire Company says they were assisted by seven other fire departments in containing the damage to the northwest side of the sawmill building.

Firefighters say there were no injuries. They say personnel from the sawmill are assessing damage and already planning repairs.

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office assisted with the investigation.

The Dixfield Fire Company thanked Rumford Fire Department, Peru Maine Fire Department, Mexico, Maine Fire Department, East Dixfield Fire Department, Jay Fire Rescue, Wilton Fire Department, Canton Volunteer Fire Dept., Roxbury Fire Department, Carthage Fire Department, Oxford County Regional Communications, Med-Care Ambulance, and Irving personnel for their assistance with the fire.

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