'Ghost Hunt' Was Responsible For Mill Fire

[Carol]

PERU, Maine -- A fire that swept through a portion of the former Diamond Match Co. mill was caused by a group of teenagers hunting for ghosts. That's according to Maine Fire Marshal Sgt. Joel Davis.

Davis said six teens came forward to say they'd been inside the darkened building on Monday night. He said one of them reported seeing a spark and smelling smoke after attempting to turn on the lights of a front-end loader in the building.

The teens said they were looking for ghosts, and they shared with investigators pictures that they'd taken. Davis said the teens have not been charged, but investigators plan to review their findings with the district attorney.

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