'The risk of an explosion was very real': Experts weigh in on cause of Searsmont explosion

It's now been 12 days since the tragic explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.

Officials say Searsmont lumber mill explosion was accidental, release theory of what happened

The fire and explosion on May 15 killed one firefighter and injured 12 others. Here's the latest on the investigation.

Why silos sometimes explode

Silos with an explosion prevention system can vent out that pressure and fireball, or suppress flames with foam or carbon dioxide. Duct work can also have spark-detection and extinguishing systems ...

Here’s what we know about how Friday’s deadly fire at a Searsmont lumber mill spread

About an hour after Searsmont firefighters responded Friday morning to a fire at a local lumber yard, the blaze took a deadly turn when a silo exploded after the flames spread. Th ...

Investigators remove silo debris in search for cause of fire at Searsmont lumber mill

Large cranes were scheduled to move into Robbins Lumber on Wednesday as investigators continued sifting through debris.

Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo

The fire and subsequent explosion at a Maine lumber mill that killed a firefighter and injured a dozen other people was ...
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Silo explosion and fire at Maine lumber yard kills one firefighter

SEARSMONT, Maine — A probe is underway to determine the cause of a silo explosion and massive fire at a Searsmont, Maine, lumberyard that claimed a firefighter and caused injuries to 10 other people, ...

Firefighter killed, 10 hurt in explosion at lumber mill in Maine

At least 10 people were injured after an explosion and massive fire tore through Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine.