On July 17, 2026, the Maine Forest Service and the Harington Fire Department requested the Office of State Fire Marshal’s assistance to determine the origin and cause of a structure fire at 1230 Main Street in Harrington.

The fire was initially reported to have been caused by an outdoor burn that spread to the residence.  Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to the scene and conducted a comprehensive investigation, including a detailed scene examination and numerous witness interviews

During the course of the investigation, investigators dermined that the fire was incendiary and not accidentally caused by outdoor burning.  Based on the evidence developed during the investigtion, investigators obtained an arrest warrant charging Arthur Langley, 75, of Harrington, with Arson and Reckless Conduct.

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, investigators located and arrested Langley in Columbia.  He was transported to the Washington County Jail where he is being held without bail pending his initial court appearance.