Four people are being interviewed by the state Fire Marshal’s Office about the Aug. 27 at Kimball Castle in Gilford.

“The Fire Marshal's Office advised they have identified four suspects and interviews are underway,” said Gilford Deputy Chief Dustin Parent, who added no arrests have been made.

Kimball Castle is a Gilford landmark which caught fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 27, and burned about two acres of surrounding brush. The fire was immediately deemed suspicious, as the structure was vacant and did not have electricity.

The castle was built in 1894 by an architect hired by Benjamin Ames Kimball, a state representative and president of the Concord and Montreal Railroad. It was inspired by Medieval German castles and reportedly built for $50,000. It is also on the National R

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