According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, a propane leak is believed to have caused an explosion and fire that destroyed a home under construction in Bridgton on Wednesday afternoon, leaving five people injured, including one who was flown to a Portland hospital. Four suffered minor injuries, while a fifth person sustained serious injuries and was flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland. Maine Department of Public Safety Maine Department of Public SafetyOne firefighter also suffered minor burn injuries while battling the blaze but did not require transportation to a hospital. Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal determined the fire likely started when a propane leak inside the home was accidentally ignited. 19 Maine Restaurants That Closed in the First Half of 2026 Here's a list of Maine restaurants that closed in January, February, March, April, May and June 2026.