Skowhegan, Maine Fire Victim is Identified

Officials have identified the victim of a fatal fire last week in Skowhegan.

Elderly Skowhegan, Maine Woman Dies in a House Fire

Jane Towle, 84, died in the fire on April 28th at a home on Waye Street.

Fire crews were called to the home just after 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28th, for a report of a structure fire with possible entrapment.

Skowhegan, Maine, Firefighters Report 1 Person Died in a House Fire

When they arrived, firefighters tried to rescue the individual, but the heavy fire conditions prevented them from entering the building.

Once the fire was under control, firefighters found Towle's remains inside the residence.

The home sustained significant fire damage.

Maine State Fire Marshal Can't Determine the Cause of a Skowhegan Fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office was called in to investigate the cause of the fire, while Towle's body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Investigators were able to determine that the fire started in the garage, but that's as far as their investigation would take them.

The damage was so great that they were unable to determine exactly how the fire started.

Our condolences to Ms. Towle's family and friends.