State fire investigators are examining the cause of a deadly blaze that broke out early Tuesday morning at a single-family home in Harpswell.
The Office of State Fire Marshal responded to 1501 Harpswell Neck Road shortly after 4:28 a.m. after Harpswell firefighters were called to the scene. Crews found one individual inside the home. The person, tentatively identified as 78-year-old Hugh MacFarlane of Harpswell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. The fire caused extensive damage to the home, particularly on the second floor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Harpswell Neck Fire Department, West Bath Fire Department, Orr’s Island Fire Department, Bailey Island Fire Department, Cundy’s Harbor Fire Department, Brunswick Fire Department and Harpswell Rescue.
