Overview
- Flames broke out Friday evening on Portland’s Custom House Wharf, where crews fought the fire from land and by fireboat.
- Officials reported significant damage to Maritime Antiques with a roof collapse and additional impacts to nearby businesses, including Sea Bags.
- Multiple boats along the waterfront were damaged and one vessel sank, according to the Portland Fire Department.
- One Portland firefighter was injured during the response as crews contended with icy, flooded conditions and frozen hydrants.
- Mutual aid from Westbrook, South Portland and others supported the response, while authorities urged the public to avoid the area as the cause remains under investigation.