2005 Maine Code - §2394 — Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct

    When property is destroyed or damaged by fire, the municipal fire inspector shall investigate the cause, circumstances and origin of the fire, and especially examine whether it was the result of carelessness or of design. The Attorney General may supervise and direct such investigation whenever he deems it expedient or necessary. If arson is suspected, such municipal fire inspector shall immediately notify the State Fire Marshal or an inspector of his office who shall cause a full investigation thereof to be conducted. The State Fire Marshal and his agents or employees shall have the authority to investigate or cause to be investigated any fire or explosion within the State. [1973, c. 632, § 4 (amd).]