- Alden J. Robbins, co‑owner of Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, died from injuries in the May 15 fire and explosion, bringing the death toll to three after two firefighters were also killed.
- Officials say a rapid ignition of sawdust/particulate at the base of a silo caused an explosion that toppled the silo; the blaze is being investigated and is considered accidental so far.
- Hundreds of firefighters responded, and Gov. Janet Mills and the Robbins family have praised Alden as a longtime industry leader and devoted family man as the community mourns.
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