Officials say the explosion likely occurred after one of the women tried to light a candle, igniting a gas leak.
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Camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach injures 2, officials say
The explosion at Powder Horn Campground was likely caused by a gas leak that was ignited when an occupant of a camper attempted to light a candle, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Two injured in suspected Farmington propane explosion
Both were transported to the hospital, according to the fire chief.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo workshop fire
The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St.
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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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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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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.