Fort Kent woman, 56, dies in apartment fire

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Fort Kent, Maine
FORT KENT
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Fort Kent Maine in Fort Kent, Maine: A fatal apartment fire occurred at an East Main Street building in Fort Kent on Monday. The 56‐year‐old victim, Ruth Charles, died after the fire was extinguished on the first floor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Charles Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Fort Kent woman, 56, dies in apartment fire

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