Orono, ME – Sprinkler system knocks down grease fire at apartment building
Crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex in Orono Monday afternoon.
The call came in around 2:30 to the Reserve apartments, formerly known as the Grove.
There was significant smoke and water damage, though, leaving the apartment unliveable for now.
Fire officials remind you to always use baking soda–not water–to put out a grease fire.
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The cause of the fire is not known and being investigated by the state fire marshal’s office.
“It’s not suspicious by any means, but because it is such a significant dollar loss, we want to make sure to get the exact cause pinpointed,” Houghton said..
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