Image shows fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine. (WABI)
Multiple people have been injured after a fire and explosion broke out at a lumber mill in Maine on Friday.
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What we know:
Waldo County officials said at least five people were injured, but a full assessment was not complete.
The fire broke out after an explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, a town about 95 miles from Portland, officials said.
Maine State Police and fire marshals are responding to the fire, state police spokesperson Shannon Moss said.
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What we don’t know:
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known as of this report.
Local perspective:
Robbins Lumber’s website states that it has been a family-owned firm for five generations and has been in existence since 1881. The website describes the company as a “a high-tech lumber manufacturer.”
What they’re saying:
Rep. Reagan Paul posted to her Facebook account asking for prayers for the family, employees and first responders at the scene.
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