Augusta House Fire Victim Identified; Man Dies After Being Transported to Maine Medical Center
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February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media
Augusta, Maine
A man who was seriously injured in a house fire Thursday afternoon in Augusta has died at Maine
Medical Center, according to authorities. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Michael Keith.
Key Points
Date/Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 2:03 p.m.
Location: 347 Riverside Drive, Augusta, ME
Incident: Basement fire at a single-family home
Victim: Michael Keith, 66
Injuries/Outcome: Sustained severe burns; later died at Maine Medical Center
Transport: Taken to MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta, then flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland
Investigating Agency: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office
Preliminary Origin/Cause: Fire originated in the basement; ignitable liquids accidentally ignited near the chimney cleanout door
Assisting Agencies: Augusta Fire Department and Augusta Police Department
Status: Investigation ongoing
Incident Overview
The Augusta Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 347 Riverside Drive at approximately 2:03 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters located a fire in the basement of a single-family home and found a male occupant outside the residence with severe burns, officials said.
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
Authorities said the man was transported to MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta and was later flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Officials later confirmed the victim died at Maine Medical Center.
Fire Marshal Investigation
Investigators from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Fire investigators said the fire originated in the basement and was caused by ignitable liquids being accidentally ignited near the chimney cleanout door. The investigation remains ongoing.
Credit: Maine Department of Public Safety / Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office
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