The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire and explosion
Summary
A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, on May 15, 2026, caused the deaths of three people, including Alden J. Robbins, a co-owner of the mill. The fire started accidentally at a silo and involved a large response by firefighters; two firefighters also died from injuries while fighting the blaze.Key Facts
- Alden J. Robbins died on May 21 from injuries sustained in the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber.
- Two firefighters, Wayne Woodbury (76) and Andrew Cross (27), died from injuries while responding to the fire.
- The fire caused heavy smoke and required hundreds of firefighters to respond in the rural area of Searsmont, Maine.
- Ten people were injured in the incident, including Robbins’ daughter, Lily.
- The fire began at the base of a lumber silo and led to an explosion caused by rapid ignition of dust and materials inside.
- The explosion lifted the silo from its concrete base, causing it to collapse and spread the fire.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed sympathy for the Robbins family and praised Alden Robbins as a longtime leader in the lumber industry.
- The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing, but authorities say it was accidental.
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