Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to 40 High St. for a report of a MVA involving a structure. On scene Incident Command requested additional units. The Assist Chief in Fire Command 1 and Heavy Rescue 1 were assigned to the MVA. Rescue 1 transported one to the local trauma center after extrication. The second occupant was pronounced at the scene.

Witnesses stated the vehicle was traveling at or between 70-90mph prior to hitting the exterior of the structure. Fire crews reported damage to the buildings foundation and structure. City engineering was brought in to assess the damage and integrity of the building.

Later Engine 1 crew returned to the scene and assisted the police with removal of the vehical.

The photos can be found at BangorDailyNews with the thier story, WGME, and WLBZ2.

Rescue 5 responded with Engine 1 to a fall injury at the bridge construction site of I95 and Hammond St. The construction worker sustained injuries after falling from a 19ft bridge support currently under construction. The engine and rescue crews stabalized and extricated the victim from below grade before transporting him to the local trauma center.

Photo’s courtesy of WABI News

First alarm assignment quickly escalated to All Hands, then additional units requested. This included Orono’s hazmat team, Brewer and Hampden’s decon teams were also assigned. Additional EMS units were called in for potential casualties. Two civilians and four firefighters were transported and released from local hospitals. The investigation continues to understand the origin of the odor. Bangor Daily News articles have some information and photos can be found at Bangor Daily News Article 1 Bangor Daily News Article 2 with the stories.

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