Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo

Authorities say the fire and subsequent explosion at a Maine lumber mill that killed a firefighter and injured a dozen other people was accidental and originated at the base of a silo.
Delco Times

Blast damages silo at Marcus Hook manufacturer

Marcus Hook firefighters were called explosion in a manufacturing silo Thursday evening. Units were dispatched to the Alan McIlvain Co. in the 500 block of Market Street about 6:30 p.m. for the report ...

Maine town where silo exploded one of few left closely identified with local employer

Searsmont has long been known as the home of Robbins Lumber, which has roots in the town that extend back nearly 150 years.
Woodworking Network

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says fire, explosion in Searsmont considered accidental

SEARSMONT, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire and explosion at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine, is being considered accidental. Officials say the fire remains ...