Woman Died in House Fire and Five People Escaped in Maine

One woman died and five people escaped an early morning house fire in Winn.

Woman’s Body Found after House Fire in Maine

The woman’s body was found and recovered from the debris, said the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Five People Got Out of the House and Treated for Smoke Inhalation

The five people who escaped the fire suffered from smoke inhalation and were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. They were all later released from care.

Early Morning Fatal House Fire

The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the fire at 1111 Route 168 around 1:28 am Thursday.

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The House was Involved in Heavy Fire When Firefighters Arrived

The house was heavily involved in fire when crews arrived on the scene.

Five People Escaped the Burning House and Treated at Local Hospital

“Five occupants had escaped the home prior to the fire department’s arrival and reported that an elderly female remained inside the residence unaccounted for,” according to Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety.

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Fire Marshal’s Office Called to the Scene

The Office of the State Fire Marshall was called to investigate the incident.

Positive Identification and Cause of Death

The woman’s body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for an autopsy for a positive identification and to determine the cause of death.

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Ongoing Fire Investigation

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. More information will be released when made available.