Lisbon Home Ruled Total Loss After Bedroom Fire; Electric Blanket Malfunction Suspected

February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Lisbon, Maine

A residence on Ferry Road in Lisbon was destroyed by fire Thursday morning after a neighbor reported smoke and visible flames coming from the home, officials said. No one was inside the home at the time of the fire.

Key Points

• Date/Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m.

• Location: 104 Ferry Road, Lisbon, ME

• Initial Report: Neighbor reported the residence filled with smoke with flames visible on the left front side

• Response: Lisbon Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire

• Damage: Home considered a total loss due to extensive heat and smoke damage

• Investigation: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted at the request of Lisbon Fire Department

• Origin: Mattress in a bedroom

• Cause (believed): Malfunction of an electric blanket

• Occupancy: No one was home at the time

• Status: Investigation ongoing

Incident Overview

Authorities said a neighbor called 911 at approximately 10:00 a.m. to report that a residence at 104 Ferry Road in Lisbon was filled with smoke, with flames visible on the left front side of the home.

Fire Department Response

The Lisbon Fire Department responded shortly after the call and was able to quickly extinguish the fire, officials said. Despite the quick knockdown, officials reported the home sustained extensive heat and smoke damage and is considered a total loss.

Fire Marshal Findings

At the request of the Lisbon Fire Department, investigators with the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to assist with the investigation. Investigators determined the fire originated on a mattress in a bedroom. The cause is believed to be a malfunction of an electric blanket, according to officials.

Credit: Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office