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House Explosion Reported in Oakland, Maine as State Investigators Respond

State fire investigators are on scene to determine the cause after an initial report of one injury.

Overview

  • The blast was reported Thursday afternoon in the area of Lakeview Drive in Oakland, according to Maine State Police.
  • Lt. Aaron Turcotte said there was an initial report of one injured person from the home.
  • LifeFlight of Maine was called to the scene, though the number and severity of injuries remain unclear.
  • Local firefighters and the Maine Department of Public Safety responded as crews secured the area.
  • The cause of the explosion has not been determined and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has opened an investigation.