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Fairbanks Building on fire, Bangor, 1911

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"… the hay barn, perhaps from a carelessly discarded cigarette. Others speculated that a spark from a passing locomotive was the cause."

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Waldo Street, Rumford, ca. 1920

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… candles, lanterns, wood or oil stoves, or cigarettes from human hands. Rumford experienced numerous expensive fires."