Structure Fire Reported at East Grand Avenue Unit in Old Orchard Beach

February 3, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department crews responded Tuesday morning to a reported structure fire at 198 East Grand Ave., Unit C, where firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire

inside a small single-story structure. The fire was brought under control late morning, and the scene was cleared shortly after noon, fire officials said.

Key Points

• Date/time reported: Feb. 3, 2026, approximately 10:34 a.m.

• Location: 198 East Grand Ave., Unit C, Old Orchard Beach, ME

• Responding units: Old Orchard Truck 71, Car 1; automatic aid from Saco and Scarborough

• Additional response: Old Orchard Engine 73 and Car 2 cleared from a Biddeford fire and responded back to Old Orchard Beach

• Conditions on arrival: Heavy smoke from a 20 ft. by 20 ft. single-story structure with heavy fire inside

• Actions taken: Aggressive fire attack; primary search conducted to confirm evacuation

• Fire under control: Approximately 11:10 a.m.

• Scene cleared: 12:23 p.m.

• Cause/damage: Cause under investigation; preliminary damage estimates undetermined

Incident Overview

The Old Orchard Beach Fire Department said it was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 198 East Grand Ave., Unit C, at approximately 10:34 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026.

Fireground Operations and Timeline

Fire officials said Old Orchard Truck 71 and Car 1 responded, along with automatic aid from Saco and Scarborough. The department said Old Orchard Engine 73 and Car 2 were already operating at a structure fire in Biddeford, but were able to clear and return to Old Orchard Beach to assist.

Upon arrival, firefighters reported encountering a heavy volume of smoke from a 20 ft. by 20 ft. single-story structure, with heavy fire inside the building. Crews initiated a fire attack and conducted a primary search to confirm occupants were safely evacuated, officials said.

The fire was brought under control at approximately 11:10 a.m., and the scene was declared clear at 12:23 p.m., according to the department.

Investigation and Media Contact

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department. Officials said preliminary damage estimates were undetermined at the time of the release.

Media inquiries: Deputy Fire Chief Travis J. McDonald, (207) 934-7790, tmcdonald@oobmaine.com

Credit: Old Orchard Beach Fire Department