Two pets killed in Portland fire

Two pets were killed in a fire in Portland on Monday afternoon.

Fire from a woodpile extended to a house on Meshomasic Trail just after 1:30 p.m. and rapidly spread through the home, according to the fire department.

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The residence is in a rural neighborhood with no city water and tankers were brought in.

Firefighters were at the scene for most of the evening to put out hotspots.

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The fire department said the fire destroyed the residence.