Structure Fire at 33 Pike Street Under Investigation

November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

AUGUSTA, Maine — Multiple 911 calls reported a structure fire at 33 Pike Street at approximately 3:23 p.m. on November 22. One caller reported seeing three males running from the property and provided updated locations to dispatchers, allowing Augusta Police to quickly make contact with them.

Augusta Fire Department arrived to find heavy fire inside a single-family home. Firefighters suppressed the blaze with assistance from the Litchfield, Vassalboro, and Winthrop Fire Departments. No injuries were reported during fire operations.

According to investigators, the home has been vacant for some time and sustained significant fire damage. Working with Augusta Police, investigators identified two individuals who had been squatting inside the residence.

The fire was determined to have originated from a 20-pound propane tank attached to a portable “buddy heater.” A rubber supply hose came into contact with a lit candle, igniting the fire. All individuals present at the time of the incident have been identified and interviewed. No charges have been filed at this stage.

Fire Marshal Investigators will continue to review the circumstances and will consult with the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether criminal charges are warranted. No additional details were released.

Credit: Augusta Fire Department; Augusta Police Department; Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office.