Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Pittsfield House Fire

August 26, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Pittsfield, Maine

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a home undergoing renovations on Hussey Road in Pittsfield.

No one was inside the residence at the time, and no injuries were reported.

Key Points

• Fire reported: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 5:44 a.m.

• Location: 133 Hussey Road, Pittsfield

• Residence was unoccupied

• No injuries reported

• Home sustained extensive fire damage

• Firefighters protected a nearby barn and surrounding property

• Cause remains under investigation

Neighbor Reports Heavy Smoke

The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 133 Hussey Road after a neighbor reported seeing heavy black smoke coming from the residence.

When firefighters arrived, a significant portion of the home was heavily involved in fire.

Crews worked to extinguish the fire while protecting a nearby barn and other surrounding property.

The residence, which was undergoing renovations, was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

Cause Under Investigation

The Pittsfield Fire Department requested assistance from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office to determine the origin and cause.

Investigators responded and determined that the fire originated inside the residence. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Credit: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office