Explosion in Maine Kills Firefighter and Injures Several

September 16, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. | Updated September 16, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

by Associated Press

Multiple fire trucks from surrounding communities arrive Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Lawrence, Mass., responding to a series of gas explosions and fires triggered by a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in several communities north of Boston. (AP Photo/Phil Marcelo)
Multiple fire trucks from surrounding communities arrive Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Lawrence, Mass., responding to a series of gas explosions and fires triggered by a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in several communities north of Boston. (AP Photo/Phil Marcelo)

An explosion Monday morning killed one firefighter and left several other people injured at a center serving those with disabilities in Farmington, Maine, about 70 miles west of Bangor, according to local news reports.

"Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this tragedy, especially to the loved ones of the firefighter lost and others injured," Gov. Janet Mills wrote on Twitter. "I am grateful for the work of first responders who are at the scene and urge Maine people to avoid the area."

Several other people were taken to the hospital, according to local news reports.

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