Video: Third-Alarm Fire Engulfs Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine

The Portland Fire Department is responding to a third-alarm fire at Custom House Wharf in the Old Port area of Portland, Maine, near Commercial Street, officials said.

The fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. Friday, with large flames visible as crews battle the blaze along Maine’s working waterfront. The area includes several waterfront businesses, prompting a significant emergency response.

Fire officials are urging the public to avoid Custom House Wharf and surrounding areas while crews remain on scene. At this time, the cause of the fire and whether there are any injuries have not been confirmed.

The situation remains active and developing.