Robbins Lumber family releases statement regarding Searsmont fire and explosion
SEARSMONT, Maine (WABI) – The family that owns Robbins Lumber in Searsmont launched a statement regarding Friday’s fire and explosion that killed a fire fighter and injured a number of others, lots of them critically.
The Robbins Lumber family is deeply grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of help, prayers, and kindness we have now acquired following the tragic occasions of Friday, May fifteenth.
Our hearts are with the family of the firefighter who misplaced his life in service to our neighborhood, and with the firefighters who stay hospitalized as they get well from their accidents. We are profoundly grateful for the braveness, professionalism, and sacrifice proven by the primary responders who answered the decision that day.
We additionally need to share that two of our house owners, Jim Robbins and Alden Robbins, together with family member Lily Robbins, are receiving wonderful care at Massachusetts General Hospital’s world-class burn heart. They have a protracted highway to restoration forward, however they’re in the perfect fingers, and we sit up for their return.
We are extremely grateful for the help provided by our staff, our business companions, our prospects, our neighborhood, and so many others who’ve reached out with encouragement and gives to assist. Your kindness has meant greater than phrases can categorical throughout this troublesome time.
We have additionally acquired many requests from these wishing to determine fundraising efforts for our family. While we’re deeply touched by this generosity, we respectfully ask that any contributions as a substitute be directed to your native fire division or to the Shriners in honor of the firefighters and households impacted by this tragedy.
Robbins Lumber has stood robust since 1881. While that is an unimaginable tragedy, our dedication to our folks, our prospects, and our future stays unwavering. We are absolutely dedicated to rebuilding and transferring ahead collectively.
At this time, we’re working intently with investigators and absolutely cooperating as they conduct their overview of this horrific occasion. Out of respect for that course of and for all these affected, we is not going to be commenting additional on the circumstances of the incident till extra info could be made out there.
Thank you once more to your compassion, your endurance, and your continued help as we navigate the troublesome days forward.
Catherine Robbins-Halsted and the Robbins Family
