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Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5

Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.

The woman was flown to Maine Medical Center to treat burns to her face and head.

Kevin Boilard, who owns and operates the food pantry, said the nonprofit is focused on cleanup and recovery as investigators search for a cause.

We answer your burning questions — literally — with help from the Maine Forest Service.

The fire at a Franklin County home on Avon Valley Road was reported early Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Both were transported to the hospital, according to the fire chief.

John Poulin, 57, is expected to be charged with setting the fire, a spokeswoman for the Maine Department of Public Safety said.

Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.

The Maine Forest Service said the wildfire risk is high across the southern half of the state and moderate across the northern counties.

Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.