India, Dec. 27 -- A massive fire has broken out in Portland, Maine, according to local alert pages. Videos shared on social media showed heavy flames and thick smoke rising from the waterfront.

Witnesses and local residents reported that the fire broke out in a commercial building near Luke's Lobster, though some said it appeared to be located directly on Custom House Wharf.

Others described the blaze as involving a warehouse at the end of the wharf. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact location.

National Weather Service meteorologist Stephen Baron wrote on X that a warehouse building at the end of Custom House Wharf was "on fire through the roof."

In a follow-up post, Baron said, "Upgrading to 2nd alarm. Companies have water ...