Office of State Fire Marshal – The Portland Press Herald

Fatal apartment fire in Portland ruled an accident

by Morgan Womack October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Nicole Niehoff, 45, and Jake Millett, 40, who died in the Munjoy Hill apartment building fire, were remembered by friends as being kind and generous.

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Authorities identify victims in fatal Portland apartment fire

by Morgan Womack September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The fire may have started on the second-floor porch, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.

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Man injured in Farmington propane gas explosion has died

by Donna M. Perry August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.

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Man killed in Avon house fire

by Gillian Graham July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

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

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Two injured in suspected Farmington propane explosion

by Emily Allen July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

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

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Three Mainers killed in separate weekend fires

by Gillian Graham June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of fatal fires in Wilton, Caribou and Newfield.

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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says

by Morgan Womack May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.