Fire on Glen Road in Newport, fundraising campaign started to aid family

NEWPORT –– A destructive fire overwhelmed a residence on Glen Road in Newport on Friday, causing extensive damage, authorities reported.

The blaze, initially believed to be a shed fire attached to the home of Terry and Joyce Hebert, quickly escalated, fully engulfing the structure by the time firefighters arrived.

Newport City Police were first at the scene, witnessing the spread from shed to home. The fire department managed to control the blaze, saving the main house, though it suffered significant water and interior damage.

Mutual aid was provided by the Derby Line Fire Department.

Adam Glodgett has launched a fundraising campaign to aid his grandparents, Joyce and Terry. Initiated just three days ago, this community-focused GoFundMe page aims to support the couple’s immediate living expenses during this challenging period. To donate, please visit the GoFundMe link here.