LIMINGTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Asst. Limington Fire Chief Chris Small says a homeowner believes a space heater may have started a fire that destroyed their house.
Four people were inside a home on Moody Road in Limington when the fire broke out, but all made it out safely and are now staying with friends, according to Small.
Firefighters were covered in a thick layer of ice as they fought the fire Tuesday morning in well below zero temperatures. Officials say the fire broke out around 1:00 a.m on Jan. 2, 2018.
Small says Mainers using space heaters need to keep a close eye on them and make sure they aren't at risk of catching fire to nearby objects.
Maine has been experiencing a cold blast with below zero temperatures at night for more than a week.
The investigators from the State Fire Marshal's office will arrive at the home Tuesday to determine the cause of the fire.