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Fire breaks out at Backyard Farms tomato facility in Madison

The two-alarm fire may have started in an office area of the building, according to the Skowhegan Fire Department.

MADISON, Maine — The Backyard Farms facility in Madison caught fire on Thursday.

Crews from Madison, Anson, Solon, Waterville, Skowhegan, Fairfield, Starks, Norridgewock, New Portland, and A&M Ambulance either responded to the scene or provided station coverage for agencies who did respond, Somerset County EMA Director Mike Smith told NEWS CENTER Maine.

The facility is located at 131 River Road in Madison.

The two-alarm fire may have started in an office area of the building, according to the Skowhegan Fire Department.

Madison Fire Chief Don French told NEWS CENTER Maine that the fire was quickly contained and said the fire caused "extensive damage" to one of the greenhouses. 

French said the fire marshal investigated the cause of the fire and determined it was electrical in nature and started in one of the offices. French also said no injuries were reported.   

Tomatoes are grown at the facility all year long, according to the company's website.

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