Maine Warden Service Plane Crashes in Franklin County, Emergency Response Underway

Avon Fire Department confirmed a Maine Warden Service plane crashed Tuesday morning near Avon in Franklin County, Maine. Injuries remain unclear after crash.

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A plane with the Maine Warden Service has crashed in Maine's Franklin County near Avon on Tuesday morning, according to Avon's fire department.

The incident occurred around 11am local time, as reported by Maine's Sun Journal, citing Rangeley Fire Chief Mike Bacon.

It is currently unclear how many people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.

The Maine Warden Service, a state law enforcement agency focused on wildlife protection, conservation, and outdoor safety, is involved in the incident.

The plane crashed in a forest area, causing a fire, local media reports state.

This story is ongoing and developing.