Augusta Fire On Mt. Vernon Avenue

AUGUSTA, ME — A large fire broke out at an Augusta apartment building Monday afternoon. The fire at 94 Mt. Vernon Avenue was first reported at about 3:10 p.m. It was immediately unclear if anyone was hurt. (Subscribe to Augusta Patch news alerts for breaking Maine news. iPhone/iPad users: download the new Patch app.)

The road was closed as crews responded to the scene.

"We are asking people to seek alternative routes," police said in a statement.

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