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Fire early Sunday destroys Waterville automobile detailing, windshield repair business

The blaze, reported at 1:28 a.m., engulfed Morrissette Inc. at 223 College Ave., officials said.

The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire at an unoccupied property on Tillson Road.

Firefighters from seven communities responded Tuesday afternoon to 442 Main St.

The fire on Sunday was caused by a wood stove in the home, investigators say.

Fire officials say there was a malfunction while a propane tanks were being filled on Thursday morning.

Snow removal efforts not impacted by temporary closure of the only street into the city’s public works facility.

Litchfield Fire Chief Michael Sherman said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, related to an electrical problem.

Joseph P. Demanuele Jr., 35, of Bangor, has been tentatively identified as the victim of the Nov. 10 fire, police said.

About 4 acres burned on Route 202 after a vehicle fire spread to woods and low brush on Central Maine Power property.

One fire was started by an improperly discarded cigarette, and the other is believed to have started by heat tape wrapped around a pipe.