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Bridgton fire, potential explosion sends several to hospital
WMTW • • nation
Key Points:
- A large house fire with a potential explosion occurred on Dyvonne Terrace off Route 302 in Bridgton, Maine, prompting a response from emergency crews including the Sebago Fire Department.
- Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing debris flying, and a woman inside the home ran into nearby Beaver Pond to cool off during the fire.
- A family nearby said four to five people were working on a new back deck at the time, and a dog managed to escape the burning house.
- Several people have been hospitalized following the incident, though the exact number of those transported to hospitals has not been disclosed.
- By 5:45 p.m., firefighters had knocked down the fire, and Bridgton police have advised the public to avoid the area.
