State fire investigators respond to serious incident at Searsmont lumber mill
Fire marshal’s workplace investigators have been referred to as to Robbins Lumber and are presently responding to the scene. Video reveals smoke and fire coming from the mill.
SEARSMONT, Maine — State fire marshal’s workplace investigators are responding to a serious incident Friday at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.
Fire investigators have been requested Friday to respond to the ability on Main Street.
The Maine Department of Public Safety confirmed that fire marshal’s workplace investigators have been referred to as to Robbins Lumber and are presently responding to the scene.
Tiffany Mannarini shared video of a massive fire coming from the mill. She stated she took the video from Appleton Ridge.
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Gov. Janet Mills posted an announcement to social media simply earlier than midday after studying in regards to the incident.
“I have been briefed on the situation unfolding in Searsmont. I urge folks to stay clear of the area, follow the instructions of law enforcement, and allow emergency personnel to respond. I ask Maine people to join me in keeping all those affected in their thoughts.”
NEWS CENTER Maine despatched crews to the scene.
Live radar simply earlier than midday Friday reveals a smoke plume within the space. NEWS CENTER Maine meteorologists say meaning the highest of the plume reaches about 4,000 ft up.
Robbins Lumber Inc. owns and manages 30,000 acres of its personal forests and buys logs from over 150 impartial loggers, according to its website.
Milling operations are situated on a 40-acre web site in Searsmont that features a co-generation plant, 675,000 board foot capability kilns, computerized sawmill, planning mills, reduce up store, 70,000 sq. ft of warehouse, and the corporate’s common workplaces.
This story shall be up to date as NEWS CENTER Maine learns extra.
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