Updated news release.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 22A4009211

TROOPER: Det. Sgt. Matthew Hill                                               

STATION: Derby Barracks – Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit                

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: November 23, 2022 – Time of Call: 5:29 PM

LOCATION: Hall Road, Lunenberg, VT

INCIDENT: Fire Investigation – Fatal Fire/Explosion

 

VICTIM: Aaron Bangs

Age: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lunenburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police have identified the name of the man who was severely injured in an explosion in Lunenburg on November 23, 2022.  Aaron Bangs of Lunenburg, VT was injured in an explosion and fire while working at a camp in Lunenburg.  Mr. Bangs was transported from the fire scene to Weeks Medical center in Lancaster, NH by a family member who was also working at the camp when the accident occurred.  Mr. Bangs was transferred to the burn unit at Massachusetts General Hospital due to the severity of his injuries. 

 

On January 19, 2023, Mr. Bangs passed away due to complications resulting from his burn injuries. 

 

The fire has been classified as an accidental fire caused by the introduction of an open flame or spark into an area where flammable vapors were present.

 

 

****ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE****

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 22A4009211

TROOPER: Det. Sgt. Matthew Hill                                               

STATION: Derby Barracks – Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit                

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: November 23 2022 – Time of Call: 5:29 PM

LOCATION: Hall Road, Lunenberg, VT

INCIDENT: Fire Investigation – Serious Injury

 

VICTIM: Name not yet verified

Age:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 23, 2022, at approximately 5:29 PM the Vermont State Police received a request from the Lunenberg Fire Department for assistance with a fire that resulted in 1 man being sent to the hospital. 

 

Members of the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit responded to the fire scene and conducted an initial scene examination.  They learned that a contractor was working in the structure when there was an explosion.  The explosion started a fire that destroyed the 1 ½ story structure.  The male victim was removed from the fire scene and transported to Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH.  The victim, who was severely burned, was then transported to Boston for treatment.  The victim’s medical status is not available at this time. 

 

The investigation into the origin and cause of this fire event is ongoing.  As more information becomes available it will be released to the public.  The investigators would like to hear from anyone who has information about this fire.

 

NOTHING FOLLOWS

 

Det. Sergeant Matthew Hill

VT State Police

Fire and Explosions Investigations Unit

Office – (802)878-7111

Email – matthew.hill@Vermont.gov

 

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