UPDATE:
From the Fire Marshall’s Office:
The victim of a Waterville Road in Skowhegan Fire was flown to Maine Med in Portland yesterday due to the extent of their burn injuries. The victim passed away earlier this morning. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will confirm a positive identification after an autopsy and DNA confirmation. The FMO is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
The FMO would like to take this opportunity to remind folks that we are moving into the heating season. Please change your smoke detector batteries, have an exit plan in the event of an emergency, and service your heating equipment.
ORIGINAL STORY:
10 local fire departments responded with help at a house fire at 706 Waterville Road in Skowhegan yesterday afternoon, Oct. 31.
From the Maine Department of Public Safety:
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at approximately 3:04 pm, the Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) was requested by the Skowhegan Fire Department to respond to a house fire at 706 Waterville Road in Skowhegan. One person was able to make it out of the house however suffered severe burns and was transported to Reddington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan where they are listed in critical condition. Life Flight was requested and is expected to transport the victim to another facility. It is unknown at this time which facility the victim will be transported to. FMO Investigators will be on scene throughout the evening. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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