The Maine Office of State Fire Marhsall is seeking information regarding a suspicious fire at the Masonic Temple in Bath.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximaely 10:02 am., the Bath Police Department and Bath Fire Department responded to the Masonic Temple, located at 958 Washington Street in Bath, after it was discovered that an American flag hanging from the front of the building had been burned.  Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshall responded to the scene due to the suspicious nature of the incident

Following an examination of the scene, investigators determined that the fire had been intentioally set and have classified the incident as arson.  During the invesgation, it was discovered that an unknown individual had placed a new American flag on the fence in front of the Masonic Temple sometime after the fire occurred.  Investigators determined that no members or representatives of the Masonic Temple were responsible for placing the replacement flag.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person who hung the new flag, as they may have information relevent to the investigation.  Anyone with information regarding the fire or the idividual who placed the replacement flag at the scene, is asked to contact the Office of State Fire Marshall by one of the following methods:

Arson Tipline at 1-888-870-6162

Augusta Communications Center a 207 – 624 – 7076 (ask for an FMO investigator)