Coverage dated July 27, 2025
2 Massachusetts women killed in camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Headline from CBS News
Two women from Massachusetts were killed in a camper explosion at a popular campground in Maine over the weekend.
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Reports & sources
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The Boston Globe
Two Mass. women killed in campground explosion at Old Orchard Beach in Maine ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)Published
The Boston Globe's feed description
An investigation into the deadly blast is ongoing, but early findings point to a gas leak, according to Maine State Police.
Boston
2 Mass. women killed in camper explosion in Maine's Old Orchard Beach ↗ (opens Boston)Published
Boston's feed description
The explosion is believed to have occurred after one of the women lit a candle, officials said.
CBS News
2 Massachusetts women killed in camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach, Maine ↗ (opens CBS News)Published
CBS News's feed description
Two women from Massachusetts were killed in a camper explosion at a popular campground in Maine over the weekend.
Bangor Daily News
2 women severely burned in Maine camper explosion ↗ (opens Bangor Daily News)Published
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Initial findings indicate that gas had been leaking into and beneath the park model RV and was ignited when one of the women lit a candle.
Bangor Daily News
2 women die after weekend camper explosion in Maine ↗ (opens Bangor Daily News)Published
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Alesia Ventura-Large, and Nancy Pilsch, both 58, were severely burned in the blast.
