State Fire Marshal Investigating Early-Morning Structure Fire on Cross Street in Bridgton
- Feb 20
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February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media
Bridgton, Maine
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early-morning structure fire at 6 Cross Street in Bridgton that was reported Friday, Feb. 20. Officials said the building was believed to be abandoned, and investigators later confirmed no one was inside at the time of the fire.
Key Points
Date/Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 3:50 a.m.
Location: 6 Cross Street, Bridgton, ME
Initial Response: Bridgton Fire Department responded to a reported fire
Occupancy Status: Building believed to be abandoned; initial uncertainty whether anyone was inside
Investigation: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office requested to respond
Confirmed: No one was inside the structure at the time of the fire
Cause: Remains under investigation
Tip Line: State Fire Marshal’s Office, 207-624-7076
Incident Overview
Fire officials reported a structure fire at 6 Cross Street in Bridgton at approximately 3:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20. The Bridgton Fire Department responded to the initial report.
Response and Investigation
Officials said the building was believed to be abandoned, and fire personnel were initially unable to confirm whether anyone was inside at the time of the fire. Due to that uncertainty, investigators from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office were requested to respond.
Investigators later confirmed that no one was inside the structure when the fire occurred, according to officials.
How to Submit Tips or Information
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office at 207-624-7076.
Credit: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office
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