FMO Investigating Fire at Second Vacant Structure in Ellsworth

January 25, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Ellsworth, Maine

Fire investigators are examining a structure fire that occurred early Sunday morning at a vacant residence in Ellsworth, marking the second such incident involving an unoccupied home in the city within the past two weeks.

Key Points

Date/Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 5:51 a.m.

Location: 25 Spruce Street, Ellsworth

Property Status: Vacant residence

Investigating Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal

Assisting Agencies: Ellsworth Fire Department, Ellsworth Police Department

Status: Investigation ongoing

Incident Overview

According to fire officials, the Ellsworth Fire Department requested assistance from the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate a fire at a vacant residence located at 25 Spruce Street in Ellsworth.

Related Fire Activity

This incident is the second fire involving a vacant residence in Ellsworth within the past 11 days. The previous fire occurred on January 14, 2026, at a vacant residence on Water Street. Fire officials have ruled that earlier fire incendiary in nature, and it remains under active investigation.

Authorities said the January 25 fire is also under investigation. No determination regarding the cause has been released at this time.

How to Submit Information

Anyone with information related to either fire is encouraged to contact:

Ellsworth Police Department: 207-667-2168

Bangor Regional Communications Center: 207-973-3700

State Fire Marshal’s Arson Hotline (anonymous): 1-888-870-6162

Officials stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Credit: Office of the State Fire Marshal