An explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, prompts a large emergency response and leaves multiple people injured, officials report. The incident occurs around 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. local time. CBS News says firefighters respond after reports of both a fire and an explosion at the mill, located about 90–95 miles from Portland. New York Post reports at least five people are injured, including one person in critical condition. Newsweek similarly reports five injured and describes authorities activating a “mass casualty” response as crews rush to the scene.
Across the reports, responders focus on treating and transporting the injured and managing an active, large-scale fire at the lumber mill. Officials also investigate the circumstances surrounding the blast, though no confirmed cause is cited in the provided summaries. The exact number of injuries beyond the lower figure reported varies by outlet, with CBS News listing at least 10 injured, while others report at least five.
