Fundraising Events Emerge In Searsmont After Fire Tragedy

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Searsmont, Maine
Robbins Lumber
Incident type
Fire, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire Searsmont Maine in Searsmont, Maine: A massive explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, sent a dozen first responders and the property owners to medical facilities across New England with injuries and burns. The incident claimed the life of two firefighters: volunteer Andrew Cross of Morrill and Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury. Belmont Firefighter Katherine Paige was among those injured and was hospitalized with burns.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
property owners Unknown Injured
Robbins Lumber Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Fundraising Events Emerge In Searsmont After Fire Tragedy

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