On Friday, January 17, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm., the Fire Marshall’s office was requested to respond to 118 Aroostook Rod in the town of Molunkus for an explosion with one reported fatally. Fire Investigators conducted a post blast investigation.
The deceased was identified as KerryHolmes, 66. Mr. Holmes, the property owner, was utilizing a propane torch to thaw a frozen water tank on a commercial truck. At some point, the torch flame went out and propane gas collected in and round the tank. A second torch being used is suspected as the ignition source.
Mr. Holmes was pronounced deceased on the scene. An investigation is ongoing.