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Third fatal fire in span of a week in Maine kills man, 75

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) - The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says a residential fire in Farmington killed a 75-year-old man. Photo: clipart.com


FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) – The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a residential fire in Farmington killed a 75-year-old man.

The Saturday fire was the third fatal fire in Maine within the span of a week. The fire marshal’s office said the fire killed Farmington resident William Vincent. The office said responders found that two people were inside the residence at the time of the fire. One was able to exit and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The fire marshal’s office says emergency responders eventually located Vincent, but he did not survive the fire.

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