Bangor Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in an Ohio Street Fire

A 75-year-old man who was critically injured in a fire on Ohio Street last month has succumbed to his injuries.

Officials Have Released the Identity of the Man Injured in the Fire

The deceased has been identified as Lawrence Dawson, 75, of Bangor.

Two Men Were in the Home When Fire Broke Out

Dawson's injuries were the result of a mobile home fire at 1343 Ohio Street that was reported to Bangor Police just after noon on March 14th. Two men were in the home at the time of the fire. The second man was not hurt, but Dawson sustained severe burn injuries. At the time, Bangor Assistant Fire Chief Chandler Corriveau said in a post on the department's Facebook page that the man received excellent care from the fire crew and two Bangor Police Officers.

Without our staffing levels and training, the outcome could have been much worse. I cannot commend the members of the Bangor Fire Department enough for their actions today.

Corriveau said the immediate medical care gave the man the best chance for survival.

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Mr. Dawson was taken via Life Flight to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he was listed in critical condition. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says Dawson passed away on Sunday, April 7th.

Our condolences go out to Mr. Dawson's family and friends.

The Cause of the Fire Remains Under Investigation

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Maine Fire Marshal's Office.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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