FORT FAIRFIELD, ME — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two arson fires set Tuesday evening.
Fort Fairfield Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire in the area of the park and ride on Park Street at 6:15 p.m.
Responding crews determined smoke was coming from the old Public Works garage at 61 Park Street.
The Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to assist with an origin and cause investigation.
With assistance from the Fort Fairfield Police Department, investigators located two individuals suspected to be involved.
Investigators determined a fire had been set in an unoccupied home shortly before the fire at 61 Park Street.
Fort Fairfield Fire Rescue and investigators located the second scene at 9 Park Street.
Both fires were determined to be incendiary in nature and are considered arson.
Leo Rideout Jr., 19, of Fort Fairfield, was arrested and charged with arson.
He was transported to the Aroostook County Jail.
