Hundreds gather for funeral of firefighter who died of injuries from Searsmont mill explosion
Summary
Vehicle Fire Searsmont Maine in Searsmont, Maine: On May 15, a fire and explosion occurred at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine, one of the worst industrial accidents in the state's recent history. Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, suffered injuries in the blast and died on June 14 at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland. Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, of Morrill, died at the scene, and at least 10 other first responders and mill workers were injured, including three members of the Robbins family that owns the mill.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Woodbury | Unknown | Injured |
| Andrew Cross | Worker | Injured |
| Robbins Lumber | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Hundreds gather for funeral of firefighter who died of injuries from Searsmont mill explosion