Man hospitalized after explosion levels home
By Fred Placey, Adam Bartow
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OAKLAND, Maine (WMTW) — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s office was investigating a home explosion on Lakeview Drive in Oakland on Thanksgiving afternoon.
The Department of Public Safety confirms the fire marshal is at the scene. Firefighters from several departments also responded to the scene when the blast happened at about 3:30 p.m.
Officials say a middle-aged man was taken to Thayer Hospital and then flown to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland. The extent and nature of his injuries was not immediately clear.
Multiple vehicles were seen parked at the home. Flames were also seen coming from the debris when firefighters arrived.
People in several surrounding towns reported hearing or feeling the explosion.
The blast also damaged other nearby properties. Neighbors described seeing furniture flying through the air. Maine’s Total Coverage found debris covering the road.
Officials did not provide any information Thursday as to what may have caused the explosion. They also did not release the name of the man who was hurt.
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