Meddybemps Fatal Fire Victim Identified; Cause Undetermined

November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

MEDDYBEMPS, Maine — The Office of State Fire Marshal has identified the man found deceased after a house fire at 624 Main Street in Meddybemps. The Medical Examiner positively identified the victim as the homeowner, Vincent Dineen (DOB 8/22/1939). Investigators said the cause of the fire is undetermined due to the extent of the damage.

According to the prior release, the State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested at approximately 5:58 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, for a report of a possible fatal fire at the address. The local fire chief reported a strong possibility the homeowner was still inside.

Firefighters arrived to find the home fully involved, with fire also spreading to a vehicle in the driveway. More than a half-dozen departments responded and worked the incident in heavy snow conditions. A team of four State Fire Marshal investigators located the remains of a male inside the residence at approximately 9:15 p.m. The victim was removed and transported to a local funeral home for examination by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

State Fire Investigators returned to the scene to continue their examination. No additional information on the origin or cause is available at this time.

Credit: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office