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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Waterville senior living complex where fire killed 1, displaced 48 didn’t have sprinkler system
Ronald Kennerson, 65, died in the fire and there is no indication or evidence of foul play, according to Lt. Thomas Pickering of Maine State Police.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Identifying victim in Kittery hotel fire proving difficult
The state medical examiner's office said no one has reported a missing person and incomplete hotel records are making the process more challenging.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
State says operator error was a likely factor in boy’s injuries on Old Orchard Beach ride
Investigators from the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office say the operator of a ride at the amusement park likely didn't check the restraints on a 10-year-old boy before the ride started.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2022
Presque Isle man arrested in Litchfield fires at gas station
Just before midnight on Thursday, investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to two trash can fires at the gas pumps at Gowell’s Shop n’ Save on Richmond Road.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say
Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Two more die from injuries suffered in Montville house explosion, bringing blast’s death toll to three
One man died in the blast Wednesday at the house on Darci Lane, and two men who were outside at the time died later of their injuries, according to officials.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation
Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2021
Fire investigators continuing to investigate Auburn fire
Cause of the July 19 blaze at the 6-unit apartment building is still not known.
Maine State Fire Marshal
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