Arson at Bangor Business Under Investigation

Bangor Firefighters noted suspicious circumstances regarding the origin and cause of a fire at Bangor Braces, at 257 Harlow Street, Bangor.

No injuries were reported, and the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire, May 12. The investigation is ongoing.

From the Fire Marshal’s Office:

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:51 pm, the Bangor Fire Department responded to a reported commercial building fire at Bangor Braces, located at 257 Harlow Street in Bangor. During their response, Bangor Firefighters noted suspicious circumstances regarding the origin and cause of the fire and requested assistance from the Office of State Fire Marshal. A fire investigator from the Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and determined that the fire originated on the exterior of the building near two plastic trash cans before extending to the interior. Following a thorough scene examination, the fire was ruled arson. As a result of the investigation, 30-year-old Kerry Smith, an unhoused individual in Bangor, was identified, located, and arrested by investigators from the Fire Marshal’s Office. Smith has been charged with Arson and was transported to the Penobscot County Jail. The fire caused approximately $20,000 in damage to the building.

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