farmington explosion Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

On this date in Maine history: Explosion destroys Farmington building, kills firefighter

by Joseph Owen September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Sept. 16, 2019: An explosion at the Farmington offices of LEAP, an agency that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, kills Capt. Michael Bell of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department. Six other firefighters and a building maintenance worker who were investigating reports of a propane smell are injured. The explosion is so powerful it […]

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser

Drive-by memorial to mark first anniversary of deadly explosion in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry September 14, 2020September 15, 2020

The tragedy Sept. 16, 2019, at LEAP Inc. killed Farmington Fire Rescue Capt. Michael Bell, 68, and injured six firefighters and a LEAP employee.

Franklin, Maine

‘Click and boom’: Fire marshal report sheds more light on Farmington explosion

by Mark LaFlamme July 1, 2020July 6, 2020

A heavily-redacted report of the Sept. 16, 2019, explosion at the LEAP Inc. building that killed a firefighter and injured seven other people is consistent that there was no smell of propane.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Civil lawsuits expected to be filed in Farmington propane explosion

by Donna M. Perry June 24, 2020June 25, 2020

Larry Lord, who was critically injured, received second- and third-degree burns over 85% of his body and has had more than 20 surgeries, his attorney said.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Technician who filled tank before Farmington explosion is fined, suspended

by Donna M. Perry June 24, 2020June 25, 2020

According to a consent agreement between the state and technician George Barker, he violated a rule that requires the piping system to be checked for leaks.