Woman Killed in Fort Kent 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 multi‐unit apartment building on East Main Street in Fort Kent caught fire around 12:15 Monday afternoon. Firefighters found a 56‐year‐old woman, Ruth Charles, in the first‐floor apartment; lifesaving efforts were attempted but she did not survive.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Charles Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Woman Killed in Fort Kent Fire Identified

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