Fire Marshal Investigating Incendiary Fire at Vacant Ellsworth Home

January 15, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

ELLSWORTH, Maine — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that officials say was intentionally set at a vacant residence on Water Street in Ellsworth.

According to the release, the Ellsworth Fire Department was called at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to 384 Water Street for a structure fire. The property, described as a vacant single-family residence, sustained minor fire damage.

The Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate the origin and cause of the fire and has classified the incident as incendiary, officials said.

Investigators are asking residents in the area who have security or surveillance cameras to review their footage for any activity that may be relevant to the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 207-624-7076 or the Ellsworth Police Department at 207-677-2168.

Officials said the investigation remains ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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Credit: Office of the State Fire Marshal / Ellsworth Fire Department