BIDDEFORD, Maine – A garage fire at a Biddeford home Tuesday morning was traced to an electrical outlet issue, sending one firefighter to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said.
The Biddeford Fire Department responded around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to a report of a possible working fire at 297 Elm Street. Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke pushing from the garage door and quickly launched suppression efforts, extinguishing the blaze.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they were treated and released. No other injuries were reported.
Biddeford firefighters requested assistance from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Biddeford Fire Department determined the fire originated from an electrical outlet issue, which caused extensive fire damage inside the garage. Smoke and heat damage also extended into adjacent rooms, according to officials.
Mutual aid was provided by the Saco, Arundel, Kennebunk, and Old Orchard Beach fire departments, along with the Goodwins Mills Fire Department.
