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Maine lumber mill explosion injures several as firefighters respond to roaring blaze

The Seattle Times·PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press·18 days ago
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Emergency responders in Maine are at the scene of a large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in a small town in the state’s scenic midcoast region where several people are injured. Waldo County officials said Friday that they are considering the fire and explosion a “mass casualty event.” They said at least five people were injured as of midday but a full assessment was not complete. The fire took place after the explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, a town of about 1,500 people about 95 miles (153 kilometers) from Portland, authorities said. Authorities said they are still investigating the cause of the blast. “We have dumped all of the resources from the whole county over to that area,” Waldo County 911 director Mike Larrivee said. Maine State Police and fire marshals are responding to the fire, state police spokesperson Shannon Moss said. Moss confirmed that there are injuries at the site but said she could not yet provide more details.…

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