Monday 11 a.m.

The cause of Saturday's blaze which heavily damaged a 17th-century Bogue Family farmhouse on River Road is still under investigation, according to Middletown South Fire District Deputy Chief of Operations Mark Fongemie.

The home, which overlooks the Connecticut River near the Higganum town line, was gutted by flames. A portion of the house walls are still standing Monday.

Sunday 9:31 a.m.

The American Red Cross is helping one person displaced by a fire on River Road Saturday in Middletown. Financial assistance for emergency clothing and food has been given to the resident, who is staying with family members.

Earlier version:

A fast-moving blaze heavily damaged a 17th-century two-story wooden-frame Middletown farmhouse near the Haddam town line at 3704 River Road Saturday morning.

The fire, which began about 11 a.m., was extinguished by noon, police on scene say. Middletown Fire and South Fire responded, with assistance from Middlefield, Haddam and Durham fire. All are still on scene as the structure's roof is being vented and hot spots are being put down.

The cause of the blaze and any injuries are unknown.

The circa 1675 home is owned by Jeffrey P. Bogue, owner of Bogue Christmas Tree Farm and Bogue Landworks landscaping, according to the Assessor's database, and sits on a hilly acre of land in the woodsy area off Aircraft Road. A long, winding dirt and gravel road leads up to the house.

On Nov. 16, 2010, a barn on the family's property was destroyed by fire in the middle of the night. At the time, Bogue said he suspected arson and that much of the family's antique farm equipment, stored in that barn, had been damaged.

He is the fifth generation of Bogues living on the 5-acre land.

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