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Heard on: Portland Fire · 1/2/2026 08:13 PM
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Stand by for box alarm.
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It's by the east end near Middle Street.
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Propane odor investigated at Middle Street restaurant

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of propane odor near Middle Street in Portland. The smell was traced to an oven burner that had been left on inside a three-story commercial restaurant. The building was ventilated, air quality readings were normal, and the scene was cleared.

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Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
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