ME - Firefighter Killed in Explosion - Farmington >> Franklin County - 16 September 2019

[Richrd]

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- Firefighter Killed -
- Six Injured in Gas Explosion -
- Farmington, Franklin County, Maine -
- Monday, 16 September 2019 -

1)) WGME CBS-13:
'It's a war zone.' Firefighter killed, multiple injured in massive explosion in Farmington
(Includes Press Conference)

2)) Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Fatal Explosion - Maine - Google Search

3)) Some Propane Gas Hazards:
(none)
^^^ Click-Above ^^^
Being Heavier than Air,
Propane can Accumulate in Low-Lying areas,
especially inside confined spaces.
Distant Ignition & Flashback are Possible​

EMS = Emergency Medical Services
EOW = End-of-Watch = Date of Death
Ethyl Mercaptan = Foul-Smelling Additive to Alert to Leaks
LODD = Line-Of-Duty Death
RIP = Rest In Peace
Vapor Density = 1.55 = Propane is Heavier than Air

[Contribution # 6781
Thread 473748]
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[Indy Anna]

Third Firefighter Released From Hospital After Farmington Explosion

Investigation into deadly Farmington explosion continues into 2nd week

FARMINGTON, Maine —

There was no change Tuesday in the conditions of the three people who remain in the hospital after last week's explosion in Farmington.

Fire Chief Terry Bell, 62, was listed in fair condition, and Capt. Scott Baxter, 37, was in serious condition, according to Maine Medical Center.

Larry Lord, who is the maintenance manager of the building that exploded, was in critical condition, Mass General officials said Tuesday.

Firefighter Theodore Baxter, 64, was released from the hospital Monday afternoon.

Capt. Timothy Hardy, 40,and Joseph Hastings, 24, were released from the hospital last week.

Capt. Michael Bell was killed in the explosion.