LEWISTON — An early-morning fire that severely damaged a two-apartment home Monday is being investigated for possible human element.
Lewiston Fire Inspector Paul Ouellette said Monday that a fire at 97 Webster St. started at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the front of the building, near a 120-gallon propane tank. A relief valve on the tank which was leaking gas ignited like a torch. Fire crews were able to extinguish it about two hours later.
Ouellette said the building, which was insured, sustained about $130,000 damage. The two tenants had insurance, he said.
He said the possibility of human element is being considered as a cause of the fire, which remains under investigation.
There were no reports of injuries.
The American Red Cross of Maine is assisting the tenants.
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