The homeowners and their children were able to get out of the house with the assistance of neighbors, as a fire destroyed the home on Bonin Road in Monmouth.
An adult male did suffer minor burns in the blaze on Feb. 7. No other injuries were reported. The house is a total loss.
Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office determined that the fire started on the porch and the cause of the fire was accidental improper disposal of ashes.
Leeds, Winthrop, Litchfield, West Gardiner, Sabattus, Green and Wales Fire Departments assisted on scene.
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