HOLLIS, ME — Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a small trailer-style outbuilding Saturday morning that was being used as a shelter for cats.
The Hollis Fire Department responded to 466 Hollis Road at approximately 10:09 a.m. Feb. 28.
Firefighters observed smoke upon arrival and made entry into the structure located behind a residence.
Crews quickly extinguished a fire in the kitchen area of the outbuilding.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The outbuilding had no electrical service and was being used as a shelter for approximately twelve cats.
Fire Marshal investigators determined the fire originated at or immediately adjacent to a propane-fired portable heater positioned near a refrigerator.
The heater had been placed into operation the previous evening and was connected to a 20-pound propane cylinder.
The fire has been classified as accidental.
All but one cat is accounted for and the ones accounted for survived the fire.
