Firefighter killed; 11 injured in Maine lumber mill explosion, fire
A firefighter was killed and at least 11 others were injured in a fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine. The incident occurred during an emergency response to a blaze at Robbins Lumber, where a silo exploded. Investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing, and the mill will not be operating in the near future.
- ▪A firefighter was found dead at the scene of the explosion.
- ▪Ten patients were treated at Maine Medical Center, with one in critical condition at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
- ▪Robbins Lumber has been a family-owned business since 1881 and is a significant part of Maine's economy.
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“A massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region killed a firefighter and injured at least 11 other people on Friday (May 17, 2026),” authorities said.“The firefighter was found dead at the mill,” state officials said. “The firefighter was part of a huge emergency response to flames tearing through Robbins Lumber in a rural area when a silo exploded,” authorities said. “The investigation into the cause may not immediately offer answers,” Maine fire marshal, Shawn Esler said. Massive fire engulfs scrap collection unitMaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, which has a Level 1 trauma designation, said it was treating 10 patients who were transferred from local hospitals.
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