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2 people seriously burned after throwing accelerant on fire, officials say

NEWS CENTER Maine is on the scene at on Ashland Ave. in Yarmouth Tuesday night

YARMOUTH, Maine — A man and woman in Yarmouth suffered serious burns Tuesday night after accelerant was thrown on a backyard fire at a house on Ashland Ave. in Yarmouth.

According to Yarmouth fire chief Michael Robitaille, the 75-year-old woman was taken to Maine Medical Center by Lifeflight and is in critical condition from burns. The man in his 70's is also in serious condition at Maine Medical Center with burns on his legs. 

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is on the scene. NEWS CENTER Maine is also there gathering more details. 

This story will be updated. 

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