Overview
- State fire investigators were called to 70 Pleasant Drive shortly after 2:05 a.m. Wednesday at the request of Fairfield and Benton Fire-Rescue.
- Firefighters found one person dead inside the single-family home, and a dog was also found deceased, officials said.
- Crews arrived to a home engulfed in flames but brought the blaze under control with help from multiple neighboring departments.
- Mutual aid came from Waterville, Albion, Clinton, Skowhegan and Oakland fire departments, according to officials.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and Pleasant Street was temporarily closed to support emergency operations.