UPDATE:
A truck that caught fire near the Blaine House, the home of Gov. Janet Mills, was caused by a lithium-ion battery failure. The battery was attached to a cordless drill in the back of the pickup parked on Chamberlain Street.
Officials say a truck explosion outside the Blaine House in Augusta last week was caused by a lithium-ion battery failure. https://t.co/T7M2BvmzRw
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) May 15, 2023
ORIGINAL POST:
A truck parked near the Blaine House in Augusta, the home to Governor Janet Mills, caught fire this afternoon, May 11. There are no injuries reported.
#BREAKING: Augusta police dispatchers have confirmed that a truck exploded outside the Blaine House Thursday afternoon: https://t.co/E2r39atSR1
— WPFO FOX23 (@FOX23Maine) May 11, 2023
Fire happening right outside Augusta’s capital. Explosions heard right after 2:30 pm. Police and fire departments are on their way. pic.twitter.com/EQegV7i4RA
— Stephanie Wittenbach (@StephWitt207) May 11, 2023
HAPPENING NOW:
A truck has exploded outside the State House in Augusta. pic.twitter.com/d7nMagl9lA
— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) May 11, 2023
A truck exploded moments ago in Augusta near the Blaine House where Gov. Janet Mills lives.
No injuries have been reported.
Story: https://t.co/qjSkU4FxOZ https://t.co/HEcoqBeBwj pic.twitter.com/YsqRvrEiGA
— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) May 11, 2023
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