Fire destroys Edgecomb home | Wisconsin Newspaper

An evening fire in Edgecomb severely damaged a home on Abenaki Road on June 3. Firefighters reported no family injuries but said the home could be a total loss even though much of the damage was inside.

“It was actually a good save by the initial crew that arrived,” said Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter. He said Edgecomb and Boothbay were the first to respond.

Boothbay Fire Chief David Pratt said his truck was first on scene, after a call from a neighbor around 5:40 p.m. He said the first floor was dark from smoke coming out of the two air conditioners upstairs. He said window screens were bent, a sign of heat in the building.

Pratt said the family, including Ed Crocker, Candie Crocker and their children, were not home at the time of the incident. However, according to first responders, several pets were lost in the fire.

More than 10 fire trucks were on scene from departments including Boothbay, Edgecomb, Wiscasset, Damariscotta and Newcastle. Potter said about 25 responders arrived. In addition, family, friends and neighbors were present.

Potter said the fire marshal conducted his investigation at the scene the evening of the fire. Potter said the investigation determined the cause of the fire was accidental, potentially caused by a dog accidentally turning on the oven burner because there was food on the stove.

Potter thought the fire had been smoldering for some time before anyone noticed it. He said there was extensive fire and smoke damage in the kitchen and first floor, with other damage extending up to the second floor. He added that it was not yet certain whether the structure was a total loss.

For those wishing to support the Crockers, collection stations will be placed around the peninsula. Locations include Hawke Motors, Southport General Store and Coastal Maine Popcorn Co., and pickups will take place at Boothbay Area Grand High School on June 6.