Officials identify victim of Fort Kent fire

Published
June 18, 2026
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 house fire broke out at 42 East Main St. in Fort Kent, Maine, shortly after noon on a Monday. Firefighters found Ruth Charles, 56, alone in her first‐floor apartment and were unable to save her. The blaze started in the bedroom and was attributed to a candle or an electrical source. Two other tenants were temporarily displaced.

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Officials identify victim of Fort Kent fire

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