3 Mainers Died in Separate House Fires Over the Weekend

Three house fires in separate Maine towns over the weekend killed three people and sent one to the hospital.

Maine Fire Officials say a House Fire Saturday in Wilton Claimed 1 Victim

A house fire in Wilton just after midnight on Saturday claimed the life of 81-year-old Sharon Rainey. She and her significant other, 84-year-old Robert Adams were inside the house at 62 Magrath Road in Wilton when the fire started.

A neighbor who witnessed the fire found Mr. Adams outside after he had injured himself by jumping from a window. Upon learning that Ms. Rainey was still inside the residence, the neighbor and responding police officers went through a window and rescued her. She had sustained severe burns.

Both residents were taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital and later flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center where Ms. Rainey later died of her injuries. Mr. Adams was in critical condition, at the last report. The neighbor and Wilton cops were treated for smoke inhalation.

It's believed the blaze started as a chimney fire.

Maine Fire Marshal's Office Investigating a Fatal Fire in Caribou That Killed 1

Late Saturday night, a house fire at 32 Hillcrest Avenue in Caribou claimed the life of a man who's believed to be the resident, 49-year-old Tony Jackson. An autopsy will be conducted by the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta to confirm identification and cause of death.

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The fire was reported at approximately 10:30 Saturday night. Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office are still working to determine the cause of that fire.

Maine Chief Medical Examiner Working to ID Victim of a House Fire in Newfield

Early Sunday morning, the Newfield Fire Department was called to a house fire at 52 Maintenance Lane, where they discovered human remains that are believed to be the homeowner, 39-year-old Kristofer Whittemore.

The remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for positive identification and cause of death.

Officials say the 2-story home is considered a total loss. The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating to determine how the fire started.

Our condolences to the families and friends of all of the deceased.

We'll update this story as more details become available.