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Man dies after propane explosion in converted bus RV in Ellsworth

17.07.2026 10:10 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Man dies after propane explosion in converted bus RV in Ellsworth
Original source: WGME

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Bruce Spencer, 59, of Ellsworth died from burns after a propane explosion in a bus converted into a motorhome. The blast occurred in a cabinet under a propane stove, likely igniting the refrigerator compressor motor.

Bruce Spencer, 59, of Ellsworth died from burns sustained Tuesday in a propane explosion inside a bus converted into a motorhome.

According to the Office of State Fire Marshal, the explosion occurred in a cabinet under a propane stove. Investigators believe the blast ignited an electric refrigerator compressor motor. The gas leaked from two 25-pound propane tanks stored in a rear exterior compartment. The source of the leak has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing.

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