LEWISTON, Maine — Firefighters and police responded Tuesday afternoon to a building fire in Lewiston, where one person was injured, authorities said.

The fire broke out at 551 Lincoln St., the location of Kaydenz Kitchen, police said.

Kaydenz Kitchen, a local nonprofit that provides free food, clothing, and other support for unhoused residents, operates out of the former Schemengees Bar and Grille—one of the sites of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting.

The injured person sustained injuries not considered life-threatening and was taken to a hospital. Everyone in the building has been accounted for, according to Lewiston police.

Lincoln Street was closed between South Avenue and Locust Street while crews responded to the scene, police said shortly after 4 p.m.

Police said the road is exp

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