Bridgewater, ME - Bridgewater Fire Department officials report that three residents and two cats were safely evacuated from a two-alarm house fire after a passerby reported the incident.

A responding police officer quickly alerted the occupants, allowing them to escape before conditions worsened.

Fire crews arrived to find an active fire and initiated suppression operations, bringing the incident under control. The coordinated response highlights the importance of rapid notification and interagency teamwork in ensuring a safe outcome.