Woman killed in Fort Kent apartment fire identified

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 fire broke out in an apartment complex on East Main Street in Fort Kent, Maine, killing 56‐year‐old Ruth Charles. The blaze started in her bedroom and was deemed accidental, though investigators could not determine whether it was electrical or candle‐related.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Charles Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Woman killed in Fort Kent apartment fire identified

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