Last night, Jan. 6, at the request of the Skowhegan Fire Department, the Maine Fire Marshals Office responded to 61 Russell Road in Skowhegan for a report of a tent fire.
Fire Investigators were notified that two individuals sustained burn injuries. Those injured were evaluated and transported to Reddington Fairview Hospital where they currently remain hospitalized.
Fire Investigators found that a leaking propane tank inside the tent ignited, resulting in a flash fire, destroying the tent and its contents.
The FMO is not releasing the names of those involved at this time.
The fire is considered accidental.
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