This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
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.
Photo: iSawRed via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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