CORNVILLE — A heat lamp is believed to be the cause of a fire that was deemed accidental Thursday afternoon, according to the town’s deputy chief.
Cornville Deputy Chief Alan Nickerson said in a phone call that crews responded to the report of a garage fire at 53 Oxbow Road. Crews from Skowhegan, Athens and Madison also responded.
Nickerson said the fire was accidental. No injuries were reported and minor damage was done to a corner of the structure. Crews left the scene about an hour after arrival.
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