Fire that destroyed Machias home was arson, says chief
By Tim Cox, Bangor Daily News, Maine | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Thursday's fire was intentionally set, said Dennison. He was informed of the finding by an investigator of the office of the State Fire Marshal on Thursday night, he said.
When asked what caused the fire, Dennison answered, "The rest of it is under investigation."
The probe is being conducted by the State Fire Marshal. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact
The fire was started on the outside of the building in the area of the attached barn, said Dennison.
The building was a total loss, valued at about
A witness,
Dennison also clarified a comment he made the day of the fire. At the time he said that when firefighters turned on a nearby fire hydrant there was no water pressure. "There was pressure," he said Saturday. "The hydrant worked properly for the type of hydrant that it is."
Dennison also pointed out that an employee of the
The homeowner,
An online campaign seeking to raise
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