SEARSMONT, ME — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the firefighter killed in the line of duty in Thursday’s explosion as 27-year-old Andrew Cross of Morrill.
State Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said the Maine State Police will assist with the honorable transfer this morning from the Medical Examiner’s Office at 34 Hospital Street.
The procession will travel along Route 3 to Risposta’s Funeral Home in Belfast.
“Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with the firefighter’s family, loved ones, and colleagues during this devastating time,” Esler said.
