Overview
- The fire began at Chasse Marine Co. on Friday, July 31, 2026, and a witness video recorded a loud bang followed by a burst of flame that several outlets have published.
- Lincoln County emergency management asked people to avoid Route 1 near Chasse Marine and the Hannaford, and authorities temporarily closed the road while crews fought the blaze.
- Multiple mutual‑aid fire departments and EMS responded and witnesses said firefighters largely knocked down the flames with smoke turning from black to white as suppression progressed.
- Neighbors and managers across the street reported heavy structural damage, with one manager saying the building appears likely to be a total loss and witnesses describing major roof destruction.
- Officials have not released a cause, casualty totals, or a full damage estimate and investigators remain on scene to inspect the site and determine next steps.