PHOTOS: Crews from multiple departments responded to a fire Friday night on a Pushaw Lake island that destroyed two small structures and left one firefighter with minor injuries. Hudson Fire and Rescue said crews responded around midnight when reports came in of a fire on the island.
“Summer is a busy time for the lake, with people enjoying lake life. It was unknown if the island was occupied at the time of the fire therefore it was crucial for us to get to there and make sure no was injured and needing our help,” the department said in a social media post. One firefighter was treated on scene for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Crews from Bradford, Glenburn, Old Town, G&H Ambulance Service, and Maine Forest Rangers also responded to the fire. Maine Forest Rangers said it was notified of the fire at 2 a.m. Saturday and found a single structure fully involved. The fire had spread into the duff layer and the cores of several dead-standing trees.
Firefighters worked through the night, cutting down trees and extinguishing flames and hot spots. Most of the fire has been knocked down, but crews expected to monitor the area for several days. Officials warned residents and boaters on Pushaw Lake that smoke may still be visible and advised them to avoid the area.
