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Investigators release probable identities of father and son victims in Palermo fire

Investigators release probable identities of father and son victims in Palermo fire

Photo: Maine Department of Public Safety


The father and son victims in a deadly fire in Palermo have been identified.

The fire on Leeman Arm Road burned a home to the ground late Monday night.

Investigators found the body of one person inside, believed to be that of 64-year-old Gary Crane Sr. of Palermo.

His son, 45-year-old Gary Crane, remains in critical condition after suffering severe burns.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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