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Fire Forces Evacuation

Associated Press

Fire swept through a metal finishing plant Monday, forcing residents to flee their homes because of the threat of toxic fumes. About 250 people living near Southern Maine Finishing Co. were evacuated as a precaution, and there was no evidence that hazardous materials had been released, officials said.

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