News

Investigators probe cause of fatal house fire in Athens

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


ATHENS, Maine (AP) Police say a house fire killed a man in a small town in central Maine.

The man was found dead in the home in Athens after the fire on Wednesday night. Police say the state fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire. They have not yet identified the man who died.

The Kennebec Journal reports the fire drew a large response from fire departments in Somerset County, where Athens is located. No one else was home at the time of the fire. Police say there are no indications of suspicious activity related to how the fire started.

The home was destroyed by the blaze.
___
Information from: Kennebec Journal, http://www.kjonline.com/

Latest Headlines

18 hours ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

3 days ago in Local

Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

3 days ago in Local

All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.