AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Maine be flown in half-stick form throughout the day from Wednesday, September 18 to sunset in the afternoon. honor of Farmington firefighter who died and was injured as a result of the explosion at the "Enrichment of Life" facility, called "LEAP", in Farmington.

Governor Mills will issue an additional directive to lower the flag when publishing details of the deceased's funeral arrangement.

Farmington is a strong, united and resilient community, which the Governor is proud to be a part of, said a press release.

"This loss is devastating and felt by all of Maine," said Governor Janet Mills. "I am very much with the loved ones of the lost firefighter and the wounded. On this tragic day, I ask the people of Maine to join me in offering our thoughts and prayers to the people of Franklin County, and our deepest gratitude to our first responders. "

Governor Mills visited the scene of the blast earlier in the day on September 16, and received a briefing from local and state officials.

She also visited the Central Operations Center located near the site as well as the Farmington Fire Department where she thanked the firefighters for their work and services in Maine.

AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Maine be flown in half-stick form throughout the day from Wednesday, September 18 to sunset in the afternoon. honor of Farmington firefighter who died and was injured as a result of the explosion at the "Enrichment of Life" facility, called "LEAP", in Farmington.

Governor Mills will issue an additional directive to lower the flag when publishing details of the deceased's funeral arrangement.

Farmington is a strong, united and resilient community, which the Governor is proud to be a part of, said a press release.

"This loss is devastating and felt by all of Maine," said Governor Janet Mills. "I am very much with the loved ones of the lost firefighter and the wounded. On this tragic day, I ask the people of Maine to join me in offering our thoughts and prayers to the people of Franklin County, and our deepest gratitude to our first responders. "

Governor Mills visited the scene of the blast earlier in the day on September 16, and received a briefing from local and state officials.

She also visited the Central Operations Center located near the site as well as the Farmington Fire Department where she thanked the firefighters for their work and services in Maine.