State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Lewiston Structure Fire

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Lewiston, Maine

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a structure fire that broke out Monday evening on Libby Avenue in Lewiston.

Fire investigators worked at the scene throughout the evening and into the early morning hours Tuesday. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Key Points

• Fire reported: Monday, August 31, at approximately 7:11 p.m.

• Location: 14 Libby Avenue, Lewiston

• Lewiston Fire requested assistance from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office

• Fire investigators worked through the evening and into early Tuesday morning

• Lewiston Fire and Police are assisting with the investigation

• Cause has not yet been determined

• Investigation remains ongoing

Fire Marshal Investigators Respond

The Lewiston Fire Department responded to 14 Libby Avenue at approximately 7:11 p.m. Monday for a reported structure fire.

Lewiston Fire subsequently requested assistance from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office.

A team of State Fire Marshal investigators responded and worked throughout Monday evening and into the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 1, investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and working to determine its cause.

Investigation Remains Active

The Lewiston Fire Department, Lewiston Police Department and Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office continue to work together on the investigation.

Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available and investigators are able to confirm further details.

Credit: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office