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Fundraisers launched as 8 remain hospitalized after Maine lumber mill explosion

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Local news Here’s how to help victims of the Robbins Lumber Plant fire and explosion in Searsmont, which killed a 27-year-old firefighter. Firefighters attempt to extinguish flames from a large fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine on Friday, May 15, 2026. Maine Department of Public Safety via AP Several first responders, firefighters and mill … Read more

Firefighter killed, 11 injured in lumber mill explosion and massive fire in Maine

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Local news Maine Fire Chief Sean Isler said the investigation into the cause of the explosion may not provide immediate answers. This image from a video provided by Tiffany Mannarini shows a plume of smoke from a large fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Tiffany Mannarini via AP) By Patrick … Read more