Small porch fire reported on High Street

Heard on: Penobscot County Public Safety

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Let's go. Can I get someone to start at (number withheld) High Street area? We've got an open line of people talking about a fire.

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Trying to find a fire extinguisher.

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Address.

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Hearing people speaking about a fire.

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Somebody's saying to call 911.

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Nobody's speaking to us.

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Time is 7:53.

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Hey,

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we'll be out.

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Smoke's visible.

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Temple 48, I think when I'm overhearing they had a small porch fire that

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maybe they have out now.

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Still water off in Middle Street.

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Reporting they had a small porch fire that is now extinguished.

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If you do need it, you have a hydrant at (number withheld) High Street.

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PD's on scene.

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Time is 7:55.

6/28/2026 04:52 AM

Fire

High St, Newport, ME 04953

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open 911 call from the area of High Street where people were reportedly talking about a fire and looking for a fire extinguisher. Responding units found a small porch fire with visible smoke near that location, which was apparently extinguished before or during their arrival, with a hydrant available nearby and police on scene.