Firefighters from multiple towns are currently battling a fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center trash facility in Orrington. The blaze, which was reported at 8:21 p.m., has engulfed the area where trash is collected and sorted, with flames reaching through the roof. The facility, known as Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. or PERC, was recently purchased by new owners in March. Unfortunately, hydrants at the facility were found to be out of service, requiring fire departments to use tankers to combat the fire.
Authorities are expecting the firefighting efforts to be lengthy, with firefighters anticipated to remain at the scene through the night. The Brewer Fire Department has been involved in the operation, responding to a call across the Penobscot River. A firefighter from the Brewer Fire Department provided details on the current situation, highlighting the challenges faced due to the non-functional hydrants.
The previous version of this story had misidentified the name of the Orrington trash incinerator facility, which has since been corrected. The fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center trash facility is a significant challenge for the firefighters, and efforts are underway to contain and extinguish the blaze. Updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.
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