10 April 2010

Maine Fire Destroys Former Dance Hall

On Thursday, 1 April, the Newport (ME) Fire Department was faced with a fire that destroyed the former Bar-L Ranch (and a former dance hall) on Bar-L Hill Road, just off Route 7. The building was currently being used to store antiques.

The initial alarm was called in at approximately 9:30 PM, and companies were still on the scene at what was left of the 4,000-square foot wood frame building Friday afternoon. The Newport department was assisted by companies from Corinna, Detroit, Dexter, Plymouth, Pittsfield, and Stetson.

Media Reports:

Bangor Daily News: Newport blaze destroys former Bar-L Ranch site (3 APR 10)

Kennecbec Journal: History-packed dance hall succumbs to fire (3 APR 10)

Bangor Daily News: State can’t determine cause of Newport fire (6 APR 10)

Background information:

Newport, ME, Fire Department

Wikipedia: Newport, Maine

Google Map Location of Bar-L Hill Road, Newport, ME

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