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A Maine sheriff’s deputy was wounded in a shooting while responding to a report about a residence that was later set on fire early Wednesday, authorities said.

Deputies with the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department responded just after 4 a.m. to a complaint of a disturbance at a home on Woodman Hill Road in Minot, Maine State Police said in a news release.

During a fight, a male deputy was shot in his leg. The deputy was rushed to a hospital for surgery and is expected to survive, officials said.

After the shooting, police said, a fire was started at the residence. Firefighters responded and put out the blaze.

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Maine State Police and the Fire Marshals are investigating the incident that happened just after 4 a.m. at a home on Woodman Hill Road in Minot. (Maine State Police)

The origin of the fire was unclear, and no information was immediately provided about how much damage was caused.

A male deputy with the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department is expected to survive after being shot in a leg while responding to a disturbance call early Wednesday. (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department )

A male suspect, who was not publicly named, was taken into custody and there was no further threat to the public, according to authorities. No additional details were immediately provided.

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State police and fire marshall investigators were collecting evidence and conducting interviews Wednesday as the investigation remained ongoing.

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Minot is about 10 miles west of Lewiston, the largest city in inland Maine.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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