GLENBURN, ME — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled a house fire accidental after a MAP gas container was knocked over near a wood stove.
The Glenburn Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at approximately 7:02 p.m. Saturday.
Fire crews contained the fire to the basement area, preventing it from spreading to the remainder of the structure.
Investigators determined the fire originated in the basement when a MAP gas container was knocked over in close proximity to a wood stove, resulting in ignition.
The homeowner attempted to move the container away from the fire but inadvertently pushed it beneath a wooden workbench, which then ignited.
The homeowner sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by EMS.
Mutual aid was provided by the Kenduskeag Fire Department, Levant Fire Department, Bangor Fire Department, Air National Guard Fire Department and Hermon Fire Department.
