WINN, Maine — Fire destroyed a home on Route 2 in Winn Thursday.
"Our condolences are with the family who lost everything in the fire," Mattawamkeag Fire and Rescue said in a Facebook post.
The department thanked Lincoln Fire and EMS, Medway Fire, Lee Fire, Howland Fire, Burlington Fire, Sherman Fire and Greenbush Fire Departments, the Maine Forest Service, Penobscot Regional Communications, Maine Fire Marshals Office, Versant Power, and Penobscot Valley Hospital for the assisting with the fire.
According to the department, there were two big hurdles they needed to overcome: water and manpower. With the help of the surrounding agencies, they were able to overcome those hurdles.
"We did have one firefighter who suffered a minor medical emergency and was transported to PVH (Penobscot Valley Hospital) where he was treated and released. We spoke to him last night and he is doing well," the department said.
