Maine Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Orders after Explosive Incidents

Maine Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Orders after Explosive Incidents BANGOR, Maine – Police in Maine have lifted shelter-in-place orders that were imposed following a series of explosions and fires in the town of Houlton. According to authorities, the first explosion occurred shortly after 9:00 AM at a home on Bowers Street. The blast caused significant damage to the structure and also ignited a nearby garage. Minutes later, another explosion was reported at a residence on Pleasant Street. This explosion also resulted in extensive damage to the building and spread to several adjacent properties. As emergency responders arrived on the scene, additional explosions were heard. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blazes, but not before several more buildings were destroyed or damaged. During the initial response, police evacuated nearby homes and issued shelter-in-place orders for the surrounding area. The Maine State Police Bomb Squad was called in to investigate. After a thorough examination, investigators determined that an unsecured propane tank was the cause of the first explosion. The subsequent blasts were believed to be secondary explosions caused by the spread of the fire. As of 3:00 PM, all shelter-in-place orders have been lifted and residents have been allowed to return to their homes. Police said that the investigation is ongoing, but there is no evidence of foul play at this time. Residents who live in the affected area are asked to contact their local police department if they experience any unusual activity or observe suspicious items.Auburn, Maine Police Cancel Shelter-in-Place Order After Armed Person Situation ResolvedAuburn, Maine Police Cancel Shelter-in-Place Order After Armed Person Situation Resolved Auburn, Maine police lifted a shelter-in-place order early Saturday morning following reports of an armed person in the area of a series of explosions and a house fire. According to a Facebook post by the Auburn Police Department, the situation has been resolved and there is no public threat. Earlier in the morning, the department had urged residents to shelter in place while authorities responded to an emergency involving an armed person. No specific details about the incident have been released. During the incident, nearby houses were evacuated and part of a street was cordoned off. Captain Chris Moretto of the Auburn Fire Department reported that three explosions occurred shortly after 2:15 a.m., believed to be linked to the house fire. Another explosion was heard just before 3 a.m. The scene was attended by the Maine State Police and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department, as reported by the Lewiston Sun-Journal.Police in Maine cancel shelter-in-place orders after explosions and fires are reported. Multiple explosions and fires were reported in the town of Rumford, Maine, on Tuesday night, prompting police to issue shelter-in-place orders for the area. However, the orders have since been lifted, and there are no reports of any injuries. The explosions and fires were reported at around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday night. According to police, the explosions occurred at a propane gas facility, and the fires spread to several nearby buildings. Firefighters from several towns responded to the scene and were able to contain the fires. The cause of the explosions and fires is still under investigation. Police have asked residents in the area to avoid the area until further notice.