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Heard on: Kennebec, Somerset, and Waldo County Fire Departments · 1/16/2026 03:22 PM
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Divert for Engine Three to come out near Hanscom Road.
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We're going to have to put water out.
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Fire crews respond to possible blaze near Hanscom Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews, including Engine Three, were redirected to an area near Hanscom Road in Benton, Maine for a possible fire. Personnel discussed deploying water, indicating a likely active response. Details about the extent or cause of the fire were not confirmed at the time.

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Hanscom Rd, Benton, ME 04901
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