Office of State Fire Marshal
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
Topsham man accused of causing pickup truck explosion in Swanville
The 20-year-old was charged with arson after the explosion on Swan Lake Avenue.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2024
Explosion during fuel delivery destroys Washington County house
Fire officials say there was a malfunction while a propane tanks were being filled on Thursday morning.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2024
Fire that leveled landmark Damariscotta restaurant ruled accidental
With the fire investigation now closed, Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina co-owners Caleb Jones and Scott Folsom have started clearing the debris and looking to the future.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2024
Police identify man who died in Bangor tent fire
Joseph P. Demanuele Jr., 35, of Bangor, has been tentatively identified as the victim of the Nov. 10 fire, police said.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2024
Former Waterville chief confirmed as Maine state fire marshal
Shawn Esler was confirmed 32-0 by the Maine Senate on Thursday.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2024
Authorities checking identities of two killed in Otisfield house fire
Route 121 between Powhatan Road and Bolster Mills Road was reopened by 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo workshop fire
The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St.
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PublishedMay 21, 2024
More testing needed to identify victims from Monday fire in Hancock County
State police said autopsies were completed but investigators have not yet determined the cause or manner of death.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Buckfield man charged with arson admits he set fire to magazines, watched it burn his home
Clay R. Jacobs tells investigators he'd been depressed after his father's death a year ago.
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