MONTVILLE, Maine — A fire in Montville has claimed the life of at least one person, with several others critically injured, according to a news release issued by Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.
Two other adult victims were brought to the hospital and were in critical condition, Moss wrote.
The fire appears to have been accidental as a result of a gas leak involving a gas stove, Moss reported.
Moss confirmed the fire to NEWS CENTER Maine just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Firefighters from several departments are at the scene, Montville Deputy Emergency Management Director Karen York said.
This story will be updated.
