Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy

After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.

No statewide protocol, but firefighters taught to deal with propane

Full time and part-time firefighters get 40 hours of training for certification.

In Farmington explosion’s aftermath, 30 people seek new housing

Eleven homes have been destroyed after the LEAP building exploded yesterday morning, leaving 30 people homeless.

VIDEO: Investigators hope to have answers soon in Farmington explosion

Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of a propane explosion that leveled a newly constructed building and killed a firefighter in Maine.

Photos: Fatal Farmington propane explosion

A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.

PHOTOS: Farmington prayer vigils bring solace in wake of explosion

Veteran firefighter killed, seven others injured in Farmington explosion

Firefighters were called to the Farmington Falls Road building at about 8:07 a.m. for a smell of propane. The explosion occurred minutes later.