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September 17, 2019

‘Building is gone': Propane blast kills firefighter, hurts 6

By ROBERT F. BUKATY and DAVID SHARP
Associated Press

FARMINGTON, Maine — A fierce propane explosion leveled a recently opened nonprofit center after crews arrived to investigate the smell of gas Monday morning, killing one firefighter and injuring six other people, including fellow firefighters, officials said.

The building had been evacuated after the gas was detected, said Farmington Town Selectman Scott Landry. One firefighter was killed.


 
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