1 injured in explosion in Limington

Portland Press Herald and WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedThe Fire Marshal's Office is now investigating the explosion on East Sand Pond Road.

What changedWMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "1 injured in explosion in Limington". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Homeowner injured in explosion at Limington residence".

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Still Watching. WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "1 injured in explosion in Limington". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Homeowner injured in explosion at Limington residence".

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Sep 27, 8:07 PM: Portland Press Herald joined the source map.

Sep 27, 11:22 PM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)1h ago

1 injured in explosion in Limington

The Fire Marshal's Office is now investigating the explosion on East Sand Pond Road

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Portland Press Herald4h ago

Homeowner injured in explosion at Limington residence

A malfunction in the home's propane fuel line caused an explosion and fire while the homeowner was inside.

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