Firefighter killed in massive lumber mill explosion in Maine

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Firefighter dead, several people in critical condition after explosion at a Maine lumber mill
A firefighter is dead, and several people are in serious or critical condition after a burning silo exploded at a lumber mill in Maine, according to emergency officials. Video of the scene from sister station WMTW shows a fire and smoke billowing into the air at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont,

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Firefighter killed, 11 injured in lumber mill explosion and massive fire in Maine
1 firefighter dead, 10 other people injured in fire and explosion at lumber mill
Silo explodes at Maine lumber mill, triggering large fire, officials say
Emergency personnel are responding to an incident at a lumber mill Friday in Searsmont, Maine, officials said.

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Maine lumber mill explosion injures several as firefighters respond to roaring blaze
First responders honor Morrill firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion
Mass General Hospital accepts 2 patients from Maine explosion, both listed as critical
“The incident has been declared a mass casualty event, which, according to the World Health Organization, is characterized by a sudden surge in patients that overwhelms the capacity of local medical r...

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Maine officials paint dark picture but offer few details about Searsmont mill fire
NEWS CONFERENCE: Officials speak after explosion, fire at Maine lumber mill

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.

Explosion, giant fire at Maine lumber mill sparks ‘mass casualty event’: officials

A lumber mill in Maine exploded and burst into flames Friday – as authorities declared the terrifying situation a “mass casualty event.” At least five people have been injured – with one in critical condition – after an inferno erupted at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont,