THOMASTON — The new owner of a fifth wheel camper only had the vehicle for a short time when it caught fire in her Main Street driveway, Thursday evening. 

Firefighters were called to the driveway of 331 Main Street, Sept. 19, 2024, just after 5:35 p.m., causing a portion of Main Street (Route 1) to be closed until approximately 6:15 p.m. 

The owner had very recently brought the camper home after acquiring it when she noticed the flames coming from the rear. No other vehicle was attached at the time.

Firefighters traced the origin of the fire to a faulty gas line. 

Thomaston FD and EMS (using a loaner ambulance from Rockland) responded, as did the two on-duty police officers, who each directed traffic Wadsworth Street and Thomaston Common.