Explosion, Mass-Casualty Response Reported at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont

Scanner-page reports describe a silo explosion, multiple injuries, seven ambulances, and two LifeFlight helicopters responding Friday morning as mutual-aid departments converged on the Robbins Lumber.

Searsmont — A major emergency response was reported Friday morning at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont after scanner-page reports described a structure fire, explosion, multiple injuries, and a mass-casualty response.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., the MidCoast Region Scanner Page reported a structure fire at Robbins Lumber on Main Street South. A later update, posted around 11:06 a.m., stated that a silo had exploded, with “multiple injuries,” multiple mutual-aid departments called, seven ambulances and two LifeFlight helicopters en route, and a mass-casualty incident in progress.

As of publication, official details on the number or severity of injuries, the cause of the incident, and the extent of damage had not been confirmed.

This is a developing story.

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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/15/midcoast/midcoast-police-courts/fire-erupts-at-searsmont-lumber-mill/