Woman killed in Fort Kent apartment fire identified

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

Summary

Vehicle Fire Fort Kent Maine in Fort Kent, Maine: A fire broke out Monday around noon at an apartment complex on East Main Street in Fort Kent. Ruth Charles, 56, was found dead in her bedroom and the cause was deemed accidental. Two other tenants were displaced temporarily.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Charles Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Woman killed in Fort Kent apartment fire identified

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