Eight dogs were rescued from a house fire on Maple Street in Fairfield last night, May 4. The residents were not home and no injuries were reported.

… we were toned for a structure fire on Maple st. A little after 6pm,with multiple calls being received at Somerset RCC a second alarm was struck before we left the station. It was reported to us as possible entrapment. Crews made a quick entry knocking the fire down while simultaneously searching the house for any victims. 8 dogs were removed and attended to by EMS personal. The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshall for a cause. There were no injuries to the firefighters and the occupants were not home at the time. We would like to say Thank You to our mutual aid partners for a quick response, Waterville Fire, Winslow Fire, Clinton Fire, Oakland Fire, Albion Fire and Skowhegan Fire, and Delta Ambulance. The duty crew also attended to 2 medical calls as well as a car accident.