Maine State Fire Marshal Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Waterville senior living complex where fire killed 1, displaced 48 didn’t have sprinkler system

by Amy Calder May 23, 2023May 25, 2023

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

by Gillian Graham May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

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

by Staff report August 25, 2022August 28, 2022

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.

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Presque Isle man arrested in Litchfield fires at gas station

by Mark LaFlamme July 16, 2022July 18, 2022

Just before midnight on Thursday, investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to two trash can fires at the gas pumps at Gowell’s Shop n’ Save on Richmond Road.

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Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say

by Kaitlyn Budion July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

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Two more die from injuries suffered in Montville house explosion, bringing blast’s death toll to three

by Amy Calder April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

One man died in the blast Wednesday at the house on Darci Lane, and two men who were outside at the time died later of their injuries, according to officials.