Why silos sometimes explode

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 ...

Investigators share preliminary findings of what caused Maine lumber mill fire and explosion

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 ...

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

The May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont killed 27-year-old Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.

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.
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Maine's Robbins Lumber has resumed full operations following explosion at Searsmont mill

THORPE TOLD HIM HE CHOKED COOKSON. THORPE WILL BE SENTENCED ON SEPTEMBER FIRST. ROBBINS LUMBER IN SEARSMONT IS NOW FULLY OPERATIONAL - FOLLOWING THE DEADLY FIRE AND EXPLOSION JUST OVER TWO WEEKS AGO..
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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 ...
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Maine investigators share preliminary findings of what caused Searsmont lumber mill fire and explosion

WE WANT TO TURN NOW TO BREAKING NEWS FIRST AT FOUR.... AN UPDATE FROM OFFICIALS ON THE DEADLY FIRE AND EXPLOSION AT ROBBINS LUMBER IN SEARSMONT. WE'RE LEARNING MORE ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS SAY CAUSED ...