The building—the central office for LEAP, a program that supports homes for developmentally disabled people—was totally demolished.
A 68-year-old Maine fire captain was killed and six people were injured from a powerful explosion at a building Monday morning, leaving a fire department in mourning, according to officials.
The cause of the explosion is believed to be an accidental propane or natural gas leak, said Farmington police chief Jack Peck. Five of the six injured are firefighters. Among them is Fire Chief Terry Bell, 62, the brother of fallen Capt. Michael Bell, said state police. Ross has been treated and released while the other five remain hospitalized to be treated for serious injuries, said police.The blast was so powerful that those in the adjoining town said they felt it, said the police chief.
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