Overview
- The fire broke out around 1:07 a.m. Monday at the Columbia-Doric Masonic Lodge on Pritham Avenue, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
- Crews arrived to heavy flames during extreme cold and snow, and video showed a roof collapse as officials assess the stability of the brick walls.
- The fire marshal’s office identified the origin in the basement kitchen but said the extent of the damage prevents pinpointing an ignition source.
- Pritham Avenue was closed during the response and reopened about 5 a.m., the Greenville Firefighters Association reported.
- Greenville’s fire chief said Masonic lodges statewide have offered support and voiced confidence the local lodge will eventually rebuild.