Two Maine firefighters and 2 police officers have died in the line of duty since 2018, prompting a proposal to raise the state death benefit for survivors from $50,000 to $75,000.
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Bill that would add liquefied propane to ‘Dig Safe’ law advances
The legislation is in response to a deadly explosion in Farmington.
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State fire officials unable to pinpoint ignition of deadly Farmington explosion
Ten-foot posts were drilled into the ground 5 feet away from the LEAP building in the paved parking lot, causing the propane leak, investigators say.
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Manchester business accused of violating Dig Safe law before Farmington explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal will reveal its conclusion of its investigation into the explosion on Friday.
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Daughter of fallen Farmington firefighter testifies propane line was severed days before blast
Danielle Bell Flannery testified Tuesday in front of the state Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee of Energy, Utilities and Technology that the explosion that killed her father was preventable if liquefied propane gas lines were covered under the Dig Safe Law.
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Jay man injured in Farmington explosion upgraded to fair condition
Larry Lord, 61, remains at a Boston hospital nearly four months after deadly explosion.
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Farmington firefighters, community stand strong after horrific blast
Ignition of propane gas at LEAP building still under investigation.
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Farmington firefighters head to Rose Parade
The Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sending Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier to participate in the Rose Parade on Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
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OSHA inspecting businesses following deadly Farmington explosion
Social service agency and metal post, fuel and plumbing/heating companies checked.
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Family of Farmington firefighter killed in blast hires law firm to investigate its cause
Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line exploded in an office building.