09/22/2026
FMO Investigating House Fire in Standish
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at approximately 4:24 pm, the Standish Fire Department responded to 2 Old Standish Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fire at a two-story residence with an attached two-car garage. The garage was fully involved, with the fire extending into the main residence. Firefighters conducted suppression operations and were able to prevent the majority of the fire from spreading further into the residence. The attached garage sustained extensive fire damage and is considered a total loss. The residence sustained extensive fire, heat, and smoke damage. Two vehicles were also destroyed in the fire. The homeowner was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland for treatment of minor burns and smoke inhalation. One firefighter was also transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland after experiencing a medical issue at the scene. A second firefighter was treated at the scene and released for heat exhaustion. One cat remains missing after reportedly running into the woods, while a second cat was transported to an emergency veterinary clinic for treatment of smoke inhalation. The Standish Fire Department requested assistance from investigators with the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Investigators conducted interviews and examined the fire scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.
