Dog Killed In A Fire At A Home In Standish, Maine

A house fire in Standish claimed the life of the family dog.

Standish, Maine House Fire Claims the Life of a Dog

The fire at 2 Deerfield Drive was reported to the Standish Fire Department at approximately 8:59 pm on Tuesday.

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No people were hurt in the blaze, but one dog died in the fire.

Standish, Maine House Fire Started Near a Generator

According to the Maine Fire Marshal's Office, fire crews saw heavy fire showing from three sides of the house when they arrived at the scene. Three people were home at the time of the fire, but were able to evacuate safely.

Officials say a generator had been started in the garage shortly before the fire began. Shortly after the generator began working, the occupants reportedly smelled burning plastic and heard snapping noises, so they got out of the house.

The building is considered a total loss.

Standish, Maine House Fire is Considered Accidental

An initial investigation determined the fire originated in electrical wiring associated with the generator setup. The fire has been classified as accidental.

The occupants are being assisted by the American Red Cross, family members, and neighbors.

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