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 ...
The May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont killed 27-year-old Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has shared the preliminary findings made by state and federal investigators as to what caused the devastating fire and explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill. The ...
Searsmont has long been known as the home of Robbins Lumber, which has roots in the town that extend back nearly 150 years.
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. Maine State Police have ...