Farmington explosion
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Family of Farmington firefighter killed in blast hires law firm to investigate its cause
Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line exploded in an office building.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2019
Hospital upgrades condition of man who helped evacuate Farmington building before blast
Larry Lord, maintenance supervisor at LEAP Inc., suffered burns over half of his body, critical injuries and other trauma.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Farmington officials thankful for support after fatal gas explosion
Three firefighters injured in the September propane blast are back to work; three others are recovering.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Farmington firefighters return to full-time coverage at station
Assistant Fire Rescue Chief Tim Hardy will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday when firefighters from Rangeley and Gray end their last shift in Farmington.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Fire rescue captain injured in last month’s explosion in Farmington coming home
Capt. Scott Baxter was critically injured in the blast that killed one firefighter, injured five other firefighters and a LEAP Inc. supervisor.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Cleanup of Farmington explosion site underway
The propane blast destroyed LEAP's central office building and a number of mobile homes nearby.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
Farmington burn victim’s condition upgraded
Larry Lord, 61, of Jay was in serious condition Wednesday at a Boston hospital.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2019
Nonprofit offering free help to people affected by Farmington explosion
LEAP Inc. will hold Community Night on Thursday at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2019
Our View: Firefighters’ greatest risk comes after the call is over
Cancers that develop from inhaling the fumes from burning belongings should be treated as on-the-job injuries.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2019
Fire chief injured in Farmington explosion gets escort home from Portland hospital
Chief Terry Bell was critically injured Sept. 16 in the propane explosion that killed his brother.