Cape Elizabeth Fire/Rescue

Squad 62 and Ambulance 61 responded direct to the scene of this fire last night. We’re always happy to help our mutual aid partners.

NEWS RELEASE (5/25/26) South Portland Restaurant Damaged by Fire

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – At 8:37 PM on May 24, 2026, the South Portland Fire Department responded to Makoto Sushi Bar and Grill, located at 448 Cottage Road, for a reported fire alarm activation.

The building was occupied at the time of the incident. Those present exited when alerted to the fire. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke inside the restaurant. Firefighters quickly located a fire in the ceiling area near the kitchen exhaust hood system. The fire was extinguished promptly; however, significant damage was sustained to the kitchen and portions of the roof. No injuries were reported. The business is expected to remain closed for an extended period while repairs are completed.

Fire Chief Phil Selberg said, “Early notification from the automatic alarm system, combined with the quick response by South Portland and mutual aid crews, helped limit the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of all.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it does not appear to be suspicious in nature.

Crews from the Cape Elizabeth and Portland Fire Departments assisted at the scene. Additional station coverage was provided by the Portland and Scarborough Fire Departments.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication secured the freedoms we cherish every day. Today, we remember their legacy with gratitude and respect.

This week, May 17-23, 2026, we celebrate National EMS Week. The Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the residents and guests of Cape Elizabeth. Our EMS providers respond to approximately 1,000 calls a year — their expertise, compassion, and quick response times make a significant impact on the well-being of individuals and families throughout the community.

Thank you to the incredible members of the Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue Department for your unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those you serve. Your dedication does not go unnoticed and we appreciate all that you do!

This morning Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue firefighters responded to a brush fire in a neighborhood area. At the height of brush fire season, please use this as a reminder to properly dispose of waste and fully extinguish camp fires after use. As always, we’re ready to respond if you need us!

Prepping for brush fire season! 🚒🌲
Last night, our team joined the Maine Forest Service for intensive wildland fire training. We spent the evening off Shore Road mastering:
✅ Portable water supply setups
✅ Drip torch operations
✅ Cutting fire lines

We finished with a training burn in the land trust field to get our skills "fire-ready" for the spring. It’s a perfect time for this refresher.

A big thanks to the Maine Forest Service for the collaboration!

National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week!

The Portland Regional Communications Center (PRCC) handles all police, fire and EMS emergency and non-emergency calls as well as dispatching services for the communities in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Portland. The PRCC receives approximately 60,000 911 calls each year, nearly 10% of the 911 calls made statewide.

We would like to recognize and say "Thank You" to all the men and women of the profession, including our very own incredibly talented telecommunicators at the PRCC. These highly trained individuals are some of the best in the business as they possess a unique skillset that requires focus, multitasking, decision making abilities, and judgement skills.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping us safe! Portland Regional Communications Center - Maine

When you change the clocks this weekend, don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke detectors!

Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue was very happy to provide safety coverage at Fort Williams Park this weekend for The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary's Annual Fireworks show!

Huge thanks to local Cape Artist Phaedra Schmidt for her latest addition to our town! 🌟 She recently completed a beautiful mural for the training room at the Town Center Fire Station!

Congratulations Sergeant Davis and Detective Schafran and welcome to Cape Elizabeth Officer Griggs!