Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to 3 Aubrey Street in Waterville shortly after 10:30am, Tuesday, March 17, for a reported structure fire.
The fire was contained to the enclosed porch of the residence causing only minor smoke damage inside the home. The porch sustained heavy fire damage.
Investigators concluded the fire was a result of the improper disposal of oil-based staining rags placed in a trash bag. The Fire Marshal’s Office says when confined, staining rags can spontaneously combust and cause a fire.
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