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Accidental Smoking Materials Cited in Blue Hill Structure Fire

Jon FetherstonBy Jon FetherstonApril 13, 2026Updated:April 13, 20261 Comment1 Min Read
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BILL HILL, Maine – A structure fire at a home on Kingdom Road in Blue Hill on Saturday evening was caused by the careless disposal of smoking materials, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Blue Hill Fire Department responded to the reported fire at 76 Kingdom Road at approximately 5:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was later asked to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.

Investigators returned to the scene during daylight hours on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Following that investigation, officials determined the fire was accidental and caused by the careless disposal of smoking materials.

No injuries were reported because of the fire.

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DamDoc
DamDoc
29 days ago

what kind of “smoking material”… chinese?

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