Presque Isle homeowners wake to find fire consuming their van

Presque Isle homeowners wake to find fire consuming their van

A fire consumed a van in Presque early Sunday morning. The blaze broke out about 3 a.m. at the Chapman Road home, where the homeowners were awoken by popping sounds, according to Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. The van had a history of electrical issues, which investigators found consistent with signs at the scene. They ultimately declared the fire accidental.

Electrical issue blamed for Presque Isle vehicle fire

A vehicle fire in Presque Isle early Sunday has been ruled accidental and linked to ongoing electrical issues, officials said.