ELLSWORTH (AP) — The district attorney is reviewing the results of a state fire marshal investigation into an arson fire last March at Birdsacre, a nonprofit bird sanctuary in Ellsworth.
Sgt. Tim York told WNSX-FM that the fire at the Stanwood Homestead Museum was intentionally set. The interior of the building is still in a state of disarray with fire damage, pieces of the collection destroyed and numerous items awaiting restoration.
The museum is part of a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary that aims to preserve the vision of ornithologist Cordelia Stanwood.
District Attorney Carlotta Dee Bassano said Wednesday that she’s meeting with fire investigators to see if additional information can be gathered. She says it’s too early to talk about suspects.
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