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83-year-old believed dead after fire at West Gardiner home

West Gardiner Fire
Maine State Police
West Gardiner Fire
SOURCE: Maine State Police
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83-year-old believed dead after fire at West Gardiner home
An 83-year-old man is believed to be dead following a fire in West Gardiner early Thursday afternoon.The West Gardiner Fire Department was called to a home on Lewiston Road around 11:41 a.m.While extinguishing the flames, they found one person dead. Officials believe that person is 83-year-old Sherwood Keene, who was renting the property.His remains have been taken to the medical examiner's office in Augusta.The fire marshal's office has been called in to investigate the cause.This story is developing. Check back with WMTW for the latest information.

An 83-year-old man is believed to be dead following a fire in West Gardiner early Thursday afternoon.

The West Gardiner Fire Department was called to a home on Lewiston Road around 11:41 a.m.

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While extinguishing the flames, they found one person dead. Officials believe that person is 83-year-old Sherwood Keene, who was renting the property.

His remains have been taken to the medical examiner's office in Augusta.

The fire marshal's office has been called in to investigate the cause.

This story is developing. Check back with WMTW for the latest information.