Larry Lord was critically injured in an propane explosion Sept. 16 in Farmington.
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Firefighters challenged to work with communities to reduce fire risk
Maine Firefighters Memorial Service Program especially somber in wake of Farmington explosion that killed one firefighter, critically and seriously injured six others.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Majority of families dislocated by Farmington explosion find permanent housing
Conditions are upgraded for both Farmington firefighters still in the hospital
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Injured Farmington firefighters progressing; Jay man remains critical
FARMINGTON — Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell and Capt. Scott Baxter are making progress in their recovery from injuries suffered in a propane gas explosion last month, acting Fire Chief Tim Hardy said Thursday. Bell, 62, remained in fair condition and Baxter, 37, remained in serious condition at Maine Medical Center on Thursday. Larry Lord, […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay’s first responders to host fundraiser for victims of Farmington explosion
The barbecue and raffle will be held Oct. 12 at Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Somerset County communications directors assisting Franklin County center
The director and deputy director are overseeing daily operations because of a staffing storage.
Posted inFranklin, Maine
Breathless 911 calls pointed to gravity of explosion in Farmington
Calls to first responders after a propane explosion made clear within minutes the seriousness of the blast that killed a firefighter and injured others.
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Paul Mills: Memoir of an epic Farmington hometown tragedy
“Boom!” It was one of those riveting moments where you would remember where you were and what you were doing. For me, it was sitting at a conference room table in my office. It’s located above the Liquid Sunshine retail store in downtown Farmington. I had arrived at work about 20 minutes earlier and it […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine
In wake of Farmington explosion, central Maine firefighters review gas leak protocols
A number of local fire department officials said their departments are hearing more calls for gas leaks due to a “heightened awareness” from the public.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Fire marshal says 400-gallon leak in propane line under parking lot fueled Farmington explosion
AUGUSTA — During the weekend before an explosion disintegrated a nonprofit’s building in Farmington last week killing one and injuring seven, nearly 400 gallons of propane leaked beneath its parking lot, some of it reaching the basement, the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Friday. Officials weren’t saying what ignited the gas Sept. 16 that sent […]