18-Year-old Man Charged with Arson After House Fire in Maine

An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night and charged with Arson after a house fire in Belfast.

Man Arrested and Charged with Arson

Christopher Gordon was taken into custody around 8 pm at his residence at 53 City Point Road.

Fire in Basement Put Out by Homeowner

The fire in the basement of the home was extinguished by the homeowner before the Belfast Fire Department responded to the scene. Gordon lives at the residence with other family members.

Smoke Filled the House

Smoke filled the house and was ventilated by firefighters, said officials.

Cause and Origin of Fire Investigation

The Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate the cause and origin of the fire.

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Fire in Basement was Intentionally Set and Caused Damage

“Investigators determined that the fire originated in the basement and was intentionally set. The fire produced significant smoke throughout the residence and caused minor damage to the basement,” according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Arrested and Charged with Arson

Gordon was arrested and charged with Arson. He had conditions for release in another investigation.

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Taken to County Jail and Booked Without Bail

He was transported to the Waldo County Jail and booked. He was held without bail.

Pets in the House Were Not Injured

No injuries were reported. Several pets were in the house and were unharmed.

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Ongoing Fire Investigation

The fire is under investigation.