Officials provide update on fire at Orrington trash facility
Official are planning to hold a press conference around 10 a.m. Friday to give an update on the fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center.
Fire chief: Orrington trash fire to burn for several more days
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has just lifted its Air Quality Advisory related to the smoke from the fire.
Air quality alert issued as fire at Orrington trash facility continues to burn
An air quality alert has been issued in parts of Maine due to smoke from the still-burning fire at a trash facility in Orrington.
Orrington and EPEC officials on Friday provide update on the ongoing EPEC fire
Friday, October 4th marks four days since the fire on the tipping floor inside Eagle Point Energy Center (EPEC) in Orrington broke out.
Orrington-area residents warned to close windows as trash fire burns
The full extent of the fire’s environmental impact is unclear at this time, but there's concern about potential threat of dioxins.
Orrington Fire Department provides update on suppression efforts at EPEC facility
It’s been nearly 24 hours since a large fire broke out at Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington. Crews are still on scene as they work to full extinguish the fire, a job officials say could take several days to complete.
Update from Orrington F.D. on the fire at EPEC facility
Multiple departments worked throughout Tuesday night into Wednesday to contain a fire at a waste-energy facility in Orrington.
Maine DEP deems air around Orrington to be at an acceptable level.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection provided updates regarding air quality around Orrington as the Eagle Point ...
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Orrington trash fire will take days to fully put out
Town officials in Orrington say an ongoing trash fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center will take several days to put out.
Officials provide updates on trash fire at former PERC facility in Orrington
The Penobscot County Regional Communications Center told NEWS CENTER Maine multiple agencies were responding Tuesday night.
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Brewer residents warned as winds shift direction in Orrington fire
Following a multi-agency meeting regarding the Orrington fire, the Brewer Police Department has issued an update on the ...
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Ongoing trash fire in Orrington prompts air quality alert for Midcoast, eastern interior Maine
The Maine DEP said particle pollution in the smoke could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, such as children and ...
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Environmental officials say fire at Maine trash facility does not pose health hazards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says there's nothing hazardous at the ongoing fire at a trash facility in Orrington.
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Former PERC plant fire still causing environmental concerns
A fire from an explosion that occurred at Eagle Point Energy Center (EPEC), formerly known as the PERC plant, Sept. 30 is still causing environmental concerns for surrounding ...