ALFRED, Maine — Crews responded to a structure fire in the town of Alfred on Saturday afternoon.
The fire was reported on Gebung Road, which was closed at the intersection of Gore Road while officials responded to the scene in an effort to contain and extinguish the fire.
NEWS CENTER Maine was on scene and witnessed a firetruck from Kennebunk using a pond off Gore Road for water supply.
A neighbor nearby reported hearing a small explosion before seeing black smoke. Officials said the residents were home at the time of the fire but were able to safely exit without injury.
Fire crews from Alfred, Acton, Sanford, North Berwick, and Buxton responded to help fight the flames. Alfred Deputy Fire Chief Jarrett Clarke said the amount of crews responding was due to the size of the home, fire, and lack of water access in the particular area.
"When you have heat and humidity coupled with fire conditions, the size of the building, and limited water supply, which we deal with quite frequently out in this area, we pull from neighboring communities," Clarke said.
Responders said they believe the fire started in the attached garage, but the fire marshal will be conducting an investigation.
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