Woman Charged with Arson after Barn Destroyed by Fire in Maine

A 38-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Arson in Bath.

Woman Faces Multiple Charges Including Arson and Cruelty to Animals

Grace Burnham from West Bath was taken into custody on Tuesday evening and charged with Arson, Failure to Report or Control a Dangerous Fire and Animal Cruelty.

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Barn was Destroyed by the Fire and No Animals Were Hurt in the Blaze

The fire completely destroyed a barn with goats inside on March 14. No animals died or were injured by the fire.

Woman Transported to the Local Jail and Processed on Several Charges

Burnham was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail and booked.

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The Maine Fire Marshal Gathered Evidence and Conducted the Investigation

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office did the investigation.

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Deputies and Animal Control Officer Assisted in the Arson Case and Animal Cruelty

Assisting in the case was the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and the West Bath Animal Control Officer.

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