Maine
Sinclair residents hear loud “explosion”, emergency personnel on scene of fire
SINCLAIR, Maine (WAGM) – An active fire in Sinclair. WAGM reporters are on the scene. Several fire departments are currently on there, North Lakes Fire and Rescue, Fort Kent, St. Agatha and Frenchville. All departments are currently actively working on the fire. They are taking water from Long Lake. A source has unofficially told WAGM that an explosion at one home took place, causing the neighboring home to catch fire. WAGM has not yet been able to confirm any injuries yet. A first responder has told WAGM reporters that the house explosion flattened the home causing the house next door to catch fire and flying debris at least 300 feet, some into the lake. Power has been disrupted. Multiple residents have told WAGM reporters they heard the loud explosion, even reporting the explosion caused glass, porches and other items in their homes to break. The Red Cross is on scene providing aid. The Shore Road is blocked off to traffic near the intersection of Martin Road and Shore Road.
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