Maine Man Hospitalized After His Limington House Exploded

A Limington man sustained serious burns when his home exploded on Sunday.

Maine Homeowner Sustains Serious Burns in a Home Explosion

Authorities have not released the name of the homeowner who was badly burned in the explosion.

He sustained burns to his face, arms, and chest and was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Limington, Maine House Exploded, Seriously Injuring the Homeowner

According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, 911 dispatchers received reports of an explosion at approximately 9:26 am, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Members of the Limington Fire Department responded to the residence on East Sand Pond Road and located the homeowner.

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The man's son, who lives across the street, had run to his father's home after hearing the explosion.

He helped his father to safety and used a fire extinguisher to douse the fire.

Limington, Maine House Explosion Likely Caused By a Propane Leak

Limington firefighters and investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office determined the explosion likely resulted from a propane fuel line malfunction.

When the homeowner tried to ignite another heat source inside the residence, it triggered the explosion.

The investigation is ongoing, but officials say it appears to have been accidental.

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