On January 17th at around 3 PM, the Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to respond to 118 Aroostook Road in Molunkus for an explosion with a fatality.

MOLUNKUS, Maine (WGME) -- The Fire Marshal's Office says that one person died in an explosion in Molunkus on Friday. At around 3 p.m., authorities responded to 118 Aroostook Road, where they reportedly investigated the aftermath of the explosion.

A man died in an explosion at his home in Molunkus, Maine, Friday afternoon, fire officials said. Kerry Holmes, 66, is believed to have died in a propane torch incident about 3 p.m. on Aroostock Road,