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Woman in Waterville house fire flown to Portland hospital, pets die

The blaze, which officials said was sparked when the woman used lighter fluid on a fireplace, occurred Thursday night on Washington Street.

The homeowners were away at the time of the incident.

Crews were fighting flames on Myrtle Street for more than 4 hours Friday, Manchester fire Chief Steve Caswell said.

Riverside Drive homeowner dies after suffering burns from fire in his basement.

Multiple fire departments battled fires that injured 2 people and killed 2 dogs and 3 cats Saturday and Sunday in central Maine.

The American Red Cross to help man displaced by the fire.

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Because of cold temperatures Saturday, the town’s road crew was called to spread sand on Preble Avenue after water froze on the roadway.

Shawn Willette, Brett Glidden, Oakk and Ian Watson noticed the fire, called authorities and evacuated the 3-story apartment building.

A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.

Initial charges of arson and attempted murder dismissed, in exchange for guilty pleas on lesser charges.