Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line exploded in an office building.
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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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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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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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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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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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Farmington burn victim’s condition upgraded
Larry Lord, 61, of Jay was in serious condition Wednesday at a Boston hospital.
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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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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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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.