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Officials reveal cause of explosion that destroyed 2 homes in northern Maine
SINCLAIR, Maine — The Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal has concluded a recent explosion that destroyed two homes in Sinclair was accidental, according to authorities. The Fire Marshal's Office announced Thursday that the cause of Saturday's explosion was a propane line that was disconnected from a heating unit which was accidentally turned on.
Aroostook County teen reported missing has been located
FORT KENT, Maine — Update. The Fort Kent Police Department updated its social media post to say the teen has been found and is safe. The Fort Kent Police Department is trying to locate a missing 14-year-old. She was last seen around 3 a.m. Tuesday at her home, the...
Officials release cause of Sinclair house explosion
SINCLAIR, Maine (WABI) - We now know what caused a house explosion in the Aroostook County town of Sinclair Saturday night. The Fire Marshal’s Office says they determined the explosion on Shore Road was caused by a propane release and ignition. Officials say debris from the blast was sent...
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