Maine Business Loses Plows, Other Equipment in Barn Fire

A devastating barn fire has destroyed multiple pieces of equipment belonging to a Maine company.

Commercial Equipment Lost in a Barn Fire in Randolph, Maine

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the Randolph Fire Department responded to the equipment barn at 9 Barber Road just after 8 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

When they arrived, they found a barn heavily involved in fire.

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The property belongs to Coutts Brothers, Incorporated, a high-voltage electrical contracting company.

Maine High-Voltage Electrical Contractor Loses Equipment in Barn Fire

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office

Officials say the barn caused significant damage to not only the equipment inside the barn, but also items store outside and behind the building.

Some of the things lost in that fire included snowplows, power line equipment and supplies, vehicle tires, and other items.

Maine State Fire Marshal Says Randolph Barn Fire Was Not Arson

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office have been investigating the cause of the fire, including witness interviews, surveillance videos and more.

They also examined the scene of the fire, with help from heavy equipment provided by Coutts Brothers.

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While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities say the fire does not appear to have been intentionally set or otherwise suspicious in nature.

They were able to determine that it originated in an open-air lean-to located on the northern end of the building.

The State Fire Marshal's Office says quick actions of local firefighters and a former employee of the business limited the fire, in part, preventing even more damage.

We'll update this story as more details become available.