By: The New England Times
OAKLAND, Maine - Flames erupted at the old Cascade Woolen Mill in downtown Oakland, bringing more than a dozen agencies to the scene to fight the fire.
A resident reported the fire around 12:30 AM. When crews arrived on scene they found the building on Cascade Mill road fully involved. The building used to house the Cascade Woolen Mill. It is currently home to K.D. Display and Design.
Fighting the fire has not been easy. The size of the blaze and the location have made difficulties. The fire is on a narrow road, which makes it difficult for multiple trucks to get to the scene. The cold temperatures have also been freezing the water as it comes out of the hoses. Dirt has been trucked in to combat slipperiness.
Volunteers are bringing coffee and food to firefighters on scene.
There are no reports of any injuries. The fire marshall is investigating the cause of the conflagration.
