Animals saved from home after explosion and fire in Lisbon

A house in Lisbon, Maine, caught fire following a reported explosion. Fire crews responded to the incident on Bauer Street shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters managed to control the blaze within about an hour, although limited daytime staffing made the effort challenging. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but a cat and a parrot were rescued from the home. The Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.