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Smoke Detector Activation at Hilltop House on Portland Street

Smoke Detector Activation at Hilltop House on Portland Street

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At approximately 6:41 PM on May 30, 2026, St. Johnsbury Fire Department was dispatched to 390 Portland Street for a smoke detector activation at Hilltop House. Crews arrived to find a multi-tector activation and began investigating the source. No fire has been reported. Emergency personnel remain on scene assessing the situation.

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