PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 12, 2022
A fire that broke out at a natural gas plant in Westbrook on Monday afternoon was brought under control about three hours later. Several fire departments responded to the fire around 2:15 p.m. at the Westbrook Energy Center, which is operated by Calpine Corp. and burns natural gas to produce electricity, The fire broke out on the upper floors of the eight-story power plant and spread to the roof. No injuries were reported.