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EMBDEN, Maine (AP) — Firefighters in Maine are investigating a house explosion and fire that injured the homeowner.
The residence is a complete loss following the explosion Friday afternoon in Embden, state fire and police said in a news release.
The owner called 911 to report the explosion and then drove to a nearby fire department for help. She suffered injuries and burns and was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland. Her condition was not known.
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