State Fire Marshal’s Office investigator Ken McMaster and Waterville firefighter and rescue technician Ryan Johnston inspect a house at 144 Water St. in Waterville that was destroyed by fire late Sunday night.

Building owner Don Ireland, left, speaks with investigator Ken MacMaster of the State Fire Marshals Office, outside 144 Water St. in Waterville Monday morning. Ireland owns the house, which was destroyed by fire Sunday night.

Waterville firefighter Ryan Johnston, left, confers with Ken MacMaster, an investigator with the State Fire Marshals Office, outside 144 Water St. in Waterville, which was destroyed by fire Sunday night.

Fire victims Jody Brunson holds her grandchildren Booker, left, and Jocelin and one of four pets saved from a fire that destroyed the home they were living in on Monday. The family is temporarily staying at the Fireside Inn in Waterville.