Fire marshal's office investigating fatal apartment fire in Fort Kent

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Fort Kent, Maine
42 East Main St
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Fort Kent Maine in Fort Kent, Maine: A multi‐unit apartment building at 42 East Main St. in Fort Kent caught fire on Monday around noon, killing a resident named Ruth Charles. Firefighters arrived to find her inside the first‐floor unit; she was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Charles Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Fire marshal's office investigating fatal apartment fire in Fort Kent | newscentermaine.com

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