
Maine Man Was Killed in A Propane Explosion
A Maine man who was trying to repair a water heater was killed when his propane torch exploded.
One Man in Molunkus Died in an Explosion
Kerry Holmes, 66, died on Friday in the town of Molunkus.
Officials Say the Maine Man Had Been Using a Propane Torch
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says the State Fire Marshal's Office was requested to respond to a fatal explosion in Molunkus at 118 Aroostook Road.
An initial investigation indicated that Holmes, who owns the property, was using a propane torch to thaw a frozen water tank on a commercial truck. At some point, the torch flame went out and propane gas collected in and around the tank. A second torch being used is suspected as the ignition source. Mr. Holmes was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
We'll update this story as more details become available.
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