Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Wells Home, Damages Nearby Structures

Photo by Courtesy of Wells Maine Fire Department

Photo by Courtesy of Wells Maine Fire Department
WELLS, ME - A three-story house was destroyed and two other structures were damaged when the Wells Fire Department responded to a four-alarm structure fire on Atlantic Avenue, June 15th. As mutual aid teams helped with suppression, water supply, and exposure protection, firefighters responded to severe fire conditions by deploying several hose lines. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, and the fire was contained in less than one hour. After a propane tank had just been changed, investigators discovered that the fire had begun close to a gas barbecue and declared the occurrence to be unintentional. Crews stayed on scene to finish overhauling and made sure the fire was completely put out.