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Maine Homeowner Torches House When Weeding Goes Wrong

Maine Homeowner Torches House When Weeding Goes Wrong

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A Brunswick homeowner accidentally set their house on fire.

The Portland Press Herald reports the homeowner was burning weeds outside with a torch when the house caught fire.

The Brunswick Fire Department was called to the house on Main Street around 10:30 a.m. Monday. The homeowner and multiple pets are OK.

Brunswick fire Capt. David Hunter says the damage was held to the front of the building and there was smoke damage to the first two floors. Firefighters from Freeport and Topsham helped put out the fire.

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