SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Several agencies, including the state fire marshal's office (FMO), responded to a Skowhegan house fire that critically injured a person Thursday afternoon.
The fire happened at a home on Waterville Road at around 3 p.m., Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a press release.
One person did make it out of the house, but suffered severe burns. They were taken to Reddington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan in critical condition, Moss said.
LifeFlight of Maine is expected to transport the victim to another facility. It's unknown what facility that will be, according to Moss.
The FMO was expected to be on scene of the fire throughout Thursday evening.
The following agencies responded to the fire: Skowhegan Fire, Waterville Fire, Madison Fire, Cannan Fire, Fairfield Fire, Norridgewock Fire, Cornville Fire, Reddington Fairview EMS, Skowhegan Police Department, and Fairfield Police Department.
This story will be updated as NEWS CENTER Maine learns more information.
