House fire in Hartford on Sunday closed Route 219; old farmhouse engulfed in flames, cat death, under investigation.

A house fire in Hartford on Sunday closed Route 219 near Maine 140. The old farmhouse was engulfed in flames when fire officials arrived at 1 PM. The metal roof and old wood timber made extinguishing the fire difficult, requiring significant water and quick response. No human injuries were reported, but a family cat perished. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the highway has since reopened.