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Lieutenant Paige Returns Home After Firehouse Tragedy | Portland Maine News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
After seven grueling weeks in the hospital, including time in ICU and a burn center, Lieutenant Katherine Paige has finally returned home following the May 15th explosion at Robbins Lumber Mill. Severely burned hands led to finger amputations, but her husband, commanders, and family stand by her as she begins the long road to recovery — right where she belongs, at home. Praised as a hero for her courage and commitment, Paige plans to return to her dual roles with the Belmont and Northport Fire Departments once she’s able. She’ll need weekly hospital visits for dressing changes, and her future medical needs are still being evaluated. The tragedy also claimed the lives of fellow firefighters Andrew Cross and Wayne Woodbury, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help Paige cover her mounting medical costs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d9627559018a05c