Firefighters douse the smoldering remains of a camper Friday morning on Bowdoin Street in Auburn. They were able to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby home, although heat from the blaze damaged the exterior of the house. Bowdoin Street is off Center Street near the Auburn Mall. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Auburn firefighters tear melted siding off a home Friday morning at 249 Bowdoin St. after flames engulfed a nearby camper. They quickly extinguished the fire and saved the house from extensive damage. The cause is under investigation.  Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal