Investigators with the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office have determined that two fires that occurred in the same Cumberland County home within 24 hours were the result of arson.

The backstory:

On Wednesday, July 22nd, firefighters were called to a residence at River Meadows Drive in Standish around 9:30 in the evening. When they arrived, they were able to deal with the fire quickly, before it spread, as it was still relatively small.

They were called back to that same address just before 5 AM the next morning for a second fire, which ultimately destroyed the garage that was attached to the home.

Thankfully, no one was injured at the time of the fires.

The State Fire Marshal's Office was called in later to investigate.

What experts found:

Officials investigating the fire found that the residence was owned by 42-year-old Timothy Nickels of Standish.

They determined the fires had been intentionally set, and the evidence pointed to Nichols. At 11 AM Wednesday, August 12th, they went to speak with him at the hospital, where he was being evaluated.

"Nickels was arrested and charged with two counts of Arson and one count of Failure to report a Fire. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail. Nickels remains at the Cumberland County Jail. The investigation is ongoing."

Fire Marshals also determined that a house fire at 1230 Main Street in Harrington, a fire on the Libby Hill Road in Oakland, and a church fire in Dennysville last month were also the result of arson by other individuals.

If you have information relating to an arson fire, the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has a Tip Line where you can report arson activity.

"We are asking for anyone to call if you have information regarding any fires in Maine or advanced knowledge of fires that are about to be set. All Callers Remain Anonymous!"

You can either call 1-888-870-6162 or email them at arsontips.fmo@maine.gov