Serious Injury in Lewiston Apartment Caused by Fireworks

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A 39-year-old adult male was seriously injured when a consumer firework exploded inside his apartment on Horton Street in Lewiston.

From the Maine State Police:

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm, the Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted by the Lewiston Fire Department to assist with a fireworks related injury investigation. A team of investigators responded to an apartment building located at 69 Horton Street and determined that a 39-year-old adult male was seriously injured when a consumer firework exploded inside his apartment. The adult male was flown by helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he is listed in critical condition. Damage to the apartment where the incident happened was minimal. No other injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

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