House Fires Damage Homes Across Five States

Separate house fires in Maine, Michigan, Colorado, Vermont and Ohio destroyed or significantly damaged homes. In Sheridan, Maine, an accidental fire that began in a garage destroyed a home; a man treated for smoke inhalation was released, and two residents were displaced. In Bridgeport, Michigan, two people escaped and a man was treated for burns; investigators ruled out arson but have not determined the cause. In Aurora, Colorado, residents escaped an apparently accidental fire investigators believe was caused by an electrical issue. In Barton, Vermont, a family escaped after smoke detectors alerted them, but a dog and cat died. In Toledo, Ohio, all 11 occupants escaped without injury, and investigators are working to determine how the attic fire began.