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BREAKING: Rooftop Fire at Former Care Pharmacy in Rochester; Fireworks Suspected
November 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCHESTER, N.H. — At about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 161 South Main St. for a report of a fire on the roof of the former Care Pharmacy building. According to radio traffic, initial information indicated the fire may have been caused by fireworks. Companies arrived and found a small fire on the roof that had extinguished. A truck company was used to access and evaluate the roof. While firefighters
Nov 171 min read


Head-On Crash on Pigeon Hill Road Injures One; Roadway Temporarily Closed
November 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MECHANIC FALLS, Maine — At approximately 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Pigeon Hill Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash, according to the Mechanic Falls Police Department. Responding agencies included the Mechanic Falls Police Department, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, Mechanic Falls Fire Department, Poland Fire Department, and United Ambulance Service. A preliminary investigation in
Nov 161 min read


Sprinklers Contain Fifth-Floor Fire at Lockwood Mill; Occupants Relocated
November 14, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE, Maine — The Waterville Fire Department responded to a building fire at 6 Water St. on Friday. The initial alarm was received at 18:27, and the first units arrived at 18:29, reporting audible alarms and an ongoing evacuation. Water was observed running between floors at the northwest corner of the structure, and smoke was present in the stairwell. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing the Winslow Fire Department to the
Nov 161 min read


Overnight Fire Heavily Damages Three-Story Home; No Injuries Reported
November 10, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media Just after 1:00 a.m., KPFD was dispatched for a working structure fire. On arrival, crews found a three-story home with the top two floors fully involved. Homeowners advised firefighters that no one was inside the residence. Given the heavy fire conditions, incident commanders directed a defensive operation. Companies surrounded the building and focused on exterior suppression to knock down fire throughout the upper floors and prote
Nov 101 min read


Third-Alarm Structure Fire on Long Shores Drive, Barrington
November 9, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media BARRINGTON, N.H. — Based on active emergency radio traffic, fire companies are operating at a third-alarm structure fire at 268 Long Shores Drive in Barrington. The incident was escalated to a third alarm, and mutual aid from surrounding communities has been requested and is responding to assist at the scene. Initial radio transmissions indicated a working structure fire at the listed address with additional resources requested throu
Nov 92 min read


Second-Alarm Fire Contained at Irving Forest Products Sawmill in Dixfield; No Injuries
November 8, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media DIXFIELD, Maine — Firefighters contained a commercial structure fire at the Irving Forest Products sawmill on Hall Hill Road in Dixfield. The incident escalated to a second alarm, drawing a large mutual-aid response. No injuries were reported. According to initial radio traffic, a commercial structure fire was reported at the sawmill at 24 Hall Hill Road. Command requested additional companies, and a second alarm was transmitted. Res
Nov 91 min read


Fatal E-Scooter Crash in Hampton; Police Seek Video and Tips
November 8, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HAMPTON, N.H. — The Hampton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving an e-scooter that occurred early Saturday morning near Ashworth Avenue and G Street. According to a police release, a 911 call was received at approximately 12:54 a.m. reporting a person down in the area. Responding Hampton Police units located a male who was unconscious and not breathing. Based on the initial scene assessment, the male appeared to
Nov 82 min read


UPDATED BREAKING: Ammonia Leak at Waterville Valley Ice Arena Prompts Town Square Evacuations Determined to be a Faulty Detector
October 31, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. — Based on emergency radio communications, an ammonia leak at the Waterville Valley Ice Arena, 25 Village Rd., prompted evacuations across Town Square this morning. At approximately 8:56 a.m., the Waterville Valley Fire Department was dispatched for an initial report of smoke in the building at the ice arena. Upon arrival, companies reported an active ammonia leak and initiated activation of fire alarms in all
Oct 312 min read


Brunswick Police Free Duck Hunter Stuck in Maquoit Bay Mud
Brunswick Police Free Duck Hunter Stuck in Maquoit Bay Mud
Oct 31 min read


One Injured After Vehicle Leaves Roadway on Glen Road in Gorham
Photo: Gorham Fire September 14, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Gorham Fire and Police responded Saturday afternoon to a report of a...
Sep 141 min read


Vehicle Submerged After I-295 Crash in West Gardiner; Driver Injured, MSP Investigating
September 14, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A vehicle left I-295 southbound at the West Gardiner/Gardiner line early Sunday and...
Sep 141 min read
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