Bangor - A fire in Bangor Saturday night nearly destroyed a family's a home. Fire officials were called to Rogers Street in Bangor around eight o'clock.

They say a malfunctioning light sparked a blaze in the home's laundry room. It spread to the kitchen, but officials say their quick response was what saved the house.

Fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze in fifteen minutes. The family wasn't home at the time, and no one was injured.