In Ellsworth, Maine, a propane explosion occurred on July 14 at approximately 3:00 p.m. at 253 North Street in a bus-converted RV. One person inside the vehicle suffered serious burns and was taken to Northern Light Maine Coast hospital.
According to the Maine Fire Marshal's Office, the explosion happened in a cabinet under a propane stove, with the likely ignition source being the refrigerator compressor motor. Two 25-pound propane cylinders were in the RV. The exact cause of the propane leak has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.