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Firefighter’s helmet stolen during blaze remains missing

The stolen helmet meant one less fireman helping to bring the blaze under control, which put just about everyone in greater danger

By Mark LaFlamme
Bangor Daily News

LEWISTON, Maine — Almost everyone remembers the massive blaze that tore through three apartment houses on Blake Street last month, but how many recall that a firefighter’s helmet was stolen from the scene?

Quite a few, as it turns out. Police say they are asked almost daily whether the helmet was returned. So are news reporters and firefighters.

The short answer: No. The helmet has not been returned. Whoever stole it failed to be moved by passionate appeals for its return.

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