Efforts to thaw frozen pipes spark fire that destroyed Maine home

Maine home burns down after owners tried thawing pipes

A Norway home was damaged Tuesday afternoon after homeowners tried thawing frozen pipes. The Norway Fire Department responded to “heavy fire conditions” at the Everett Drive home at approximately 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. No injuries were reported. The fire marshal’s office determined the blaze was caused by heaters and electrical tape being used to thaw frozen pipes. The fire ha…

Attempt to thaw pipes results in Norway fire, officials say

The fire marshal's office is urging caution when using portable heaters or electrical heat tape.

Frozen Pipes, Heaters Spark Accidental Structure Fire in Norway, Fire Marshal Says

NORWAY, Maine — The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office says a structure fire on Everett Drive in Norway was accidentally sparked during an effort to thaw frozen pipes using a combination of heaters and electrical heat tape. The Norway Fire Department responded to the reported fire at about 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2025, where crews [...] The post Frozen Pipes, Heaters Spark Accidental Structure Fire in Norway, Fire Marshal Says appeared first on The…

Efforts to thaw frozen pipes spark fire that destroyed Maine home

The State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding people how to safely and properly thaw pipes.

Norway fire that destroyed home caused by heater used to thaw pipes

No one was injured, though two cats were unaccounted for, authorities said.

Officials say Norway house fire caused by pipe-thawing process

The State Fire Marshal's Office says a Norway home was damaged Tuesday in a fire caused by improper pipe-thawing.