5-acre brush fire in Otisfield contained after 15 departments respond

ADVERTISER DEMOCRAT • July 12, 2026

Crews have contained a fire in Otisfield that broke out in the woods Sunday. Otisfield Fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan Fox said a call came in just after 11 a.m. reporting a brush fire off Bolsters Mills Road. When crews arrived at the scene, the fire had spread about 2 acres, but quickly grew to 5 acres. Otisfield Fire Department called for additional engines. A total of 15 fire departments responded. The fire was contained after several hours, but officials were taking preventative measures to ensure it does not reignite.